Archive: December 2015
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Yeshurun: Friday Night Series
Event Well over 100 people attended the inaugural event of Yeshurun’s eagerly-anticipated Friday Night Live Series, which was a resounding success. Keen to increase attendance and improve the atmosphere at Read more... -
A message to our Christian friends
In a show of solidarity and respect to members of the Christian faith, the Chief Rabbi has released a message to Christian friends on Christmas Eve. As well as celebrating Read more... -
In the Press: The Chief Rabbi recommends teaching Islam
The Jewish Chronicle revealed Chief Rabbi Mirvis’ decision to embrace new criteria for the teaching of other religions, with faith schools now obliged to educate students in a second faith Read more... -
Chief Rabbi: Jewish schools should teach Islam
The Chief Rabbi has availed of new requirements for the Religious Studies GCSE by recommending that Jewish secondary schools teach Islam to their students as a means of providing enlightenment Read more... -
Borehamwood & Elstree: A Covent Garden Chanukah
Event Everyone in Borehamwood’s blossoming Jewish community was catered for at BES’ Covent Garden in the Wood Chanukah Party as the congregation came together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Read more... -
Pinner Shul & Moriah school: Chanukah panto and party
Event A Chanukah party organised by Pinner Shul and held at Moriah Jewish Day School brought together the Moriah and non-Moriah community for the first time, enlightening participants about the Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi takes ‘IsrACTION’
Yesterday, Mill Hill United Synagogue received the Chief Rabbi on the occasion of both a community simcha and a pro-Israel charity drive. Chief Rabbi Mirvis issued a blessing and Chanukah-themed Read more... -
Chanukah: The Chief Rabbi at Trafalgar Square and Speaker’s House
Crowning the Chief Rabbi’s string of Chanukah engagements this week was an appearance at the Jewish community’s annual public celebration honouring the Festival of Lights, ‘Chanukah in the Square.’ Chief Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi lights up heart of Jewish Community
Last night the Chief Rabbi lit Chanukiot in both Westminster and Whitehall for the fourth night of Chanukah. Jewish community leaders came out in force for the Board of Deputies’ Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi kindles festive spirit at care home
For the third night of Chanukah, the Chief Rabbi was warmly received by residents, families and staff at The Sidney and Ruza Last Foundation, also known as SAGE Care Home. Read more...