Archive: June 2016
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D’var Torah: Parashat Shelach Lecha
There is an intriguing connection between the opening and closing passages of this week’s parasha, which the Chief Rabbi explains in his D’var Torah. Jewish men are not obliged to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beha’alotcha
In his D’var Torah for this week, the Chief Rabbi expounds on the remarkable relevance of the number 70 to Jewish life. The full transcript appears below. There is a Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Naso
Upon the dedication of a new altar in the Temple, why do the Nesiim make identical, rather than individual offerings to Hashem? An interesting lesson emerges from the Torah’s longest Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Shavuot and The Queen’s 90th birthday
This weekend brings much to celebrate for British Jews as we commemorate the giving of the Ten Commandments and join the nation in marking The Queen’s official 90th birthday. Hear Read more... -
A Message to The Queen on her 90th Birthday
The Chief Rabbi has recorded a special message ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s official 90th birthday on 11th June. Read more... -
Message for Shavuot
In a fast-paced world where technology ensures our needs are met instantaneously, Shavuot reminds us that there is joy in the build-up as well as the outcome, teaches the Chief Read more... -
VIDEO: The Chief Rabbi receives an Honorary Doctorate
The Chief Rabbi has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Touro College, New York, in recognition of his commitment to strengthening Jewish education. You can read more about it here. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Bechukotai
As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim on Sunday, the Chief Rabbi considers why Jerusalem – an inaccessible city without a river source – was chosen to be the Jewish Read more...
