Archive: November 2015
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Op-Ed: Approaching the refugee crisis after Paris
In an exclusive opinion piece for the Jewish News, Chief Rabbi Mirvis cautions against resorting to prejudice and reflects on the ongoing plight of refugees in the wake of the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeshev
In his D’var Torah for Parashat Vayeshev, the Chief Rabbi discusses a long tradition of encouraging remembrance in the Torah, before urging Shoah survivors to come forward and record their Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayishlach
The Chief Rabbi meditates on the 3 preparatory measures Yaackov took before reuniting with his murderous brother Esav, suggesting that European societies would do well to adopt them if they Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayetzei
In this D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi reflects on Jacob, refugees and the value of knowing where you have come from, as well as where you are going, following his Read more... -
The refugee crisis after Paris: The Chief Rabbi on BBC Radio 4
Reflecting on the Paris attacks and the ongoing refugee crisis on BBC Radio 4 this morning, the Chief Rabbi urges listeners to remember that migrants are overwhelmingly the victims rather Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
Given the common practice adopted for naming Parshiot, the term ‘Toldot’ should theoretically have been applied to a previous sedra about Noach. We must examine the differing outlooks of Noach Read more... -
D’var Torah: Chayei Sarah
The Chief Rabbi reflects on the kindness of Rivka in this week’s Parasha, Chayei Sarah, her offer of hospitality to strangers and their animals demonstrating both selflessness and spiritual sensitivity. Read more...