Archive: February 2024
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Purim Katan: Did you know about the minor festivals taking place this weekend?
Transcript: Did you know that this Friday and Shabbat there are some minor festivals on the Jewish calendar? Friday will be called Purim Katan, minor Purim and Shabbat will be Read more... -
Parshat Terumah: Did you know that there are seven words in our tradition for a gift?
Transcript: Did you know that there are seven words in our tradition for a gift? They are ‘Bracha’, which means blessing, ‘Matana’, present, ‘Shai’, which is a gift. ‘Nedava’, a Read more... -
Prayer for the Recovery of His Majesty King Charles III
The Chief Rabbi has composed a special prayer for a refuah sheleima – a complete and swift recovery for His Majesty King Charles III, following his cancer diagnosis. The prayer Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi Declares a ‘Shabbat for Israel’ on the 9th March
The Chief Rabbi is inviting Jewish communities across the UK to designate the Shabbat which falls on 8-9th March 2024 (Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel) as a ‘Shabbat for Israel’, by welcoming Read more... -
Parshat Mishpatim: You may be far more religious thank you think.
Transcript: “I am not religious, but I try to be a very good person”. It is quite amazing how many people have given that sentiment to me about themselves. But Read more...