Archive: December 2014
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Chief Rabbi propounds Torah as ‘handbook for life’ at Limmud
The Chief Rabbi has championed the historical Jewish tradition of privileging education, citing this unchanging priority as a key driving force in the community’s survival. His comments, which also delved Read more... -
Leading Rabbis discuss global Jewish unity at Orthodox Union conference
The Orthodox Union convention in New York drew a plenary of international Jewish leaders to discuss the common issues facing their communities and the need to establish global Jewish unity. Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi lights candles across the capital
A wealth of Chanukah engagements filled the Chief Rabbi’s diary this week, as he appeared at receptions and community events held to mark the festival across the capital. He addressed Read more... -
Statement: The Peshawar Massacre
Following a terrorist attack on a Pakistani military school that left 145 people dead, the Chief Rabbi laments the sadistic and senseless killing that has destroyed families and lives. He Read more... -
Appointment of Get Case Worker for London Beth Din
The London Beth Din, the Court of the Chief Rabbi, has appointed Joanne Greenaway, an arbitration lawyer with a major City law firm, to the newly created position of Case Read more... -
Chief Rabbi contributes to Commission on Religion
The Chief Rabbi, in his capacity as the principal representative of British Jewry, this week presented evidence to the Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life. Chaired by Read more...
