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Public Inquiry: The Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre
Below is a transcript of the Chief Rabbi’s address to the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre Public Inquiry onTuesday 10th November 2020: “On the 27th of January 2014, Holocaust Memorial Read more... -
Shemot: What does our name mean to others?
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Parshat Shemot. Transcript: Are names boring? Picture the scene. You’re at a simcha, a happy event, and the host stands up, as hosts do, Read more... -
Vayechi: Our Covid-19 journey – how should we respond to its uncertainty?
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Parshat Vayechi. Transcript It has no beginning. Every parsha starts at the beginning of a fresh paragraph. There’s either a short gap or a Read more... -
A Fast on a Friday? Asarah B’Tevet: Treating the root cause, not the symptoms.
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Asarah b’Tevet and Parshat Vayigash Transcript This week shabbat will commence in a most unusual way. We’ll be fasting, and we’ll only be able Read more... -
Mikeitz: By sharing, we receive more than we give
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Mikeitz Transcript: What is the best way to share? In last week’s Parsha of Vayeishev, and at the beginning of this week’s Parsha of Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Chanukah 2020
Seven Jewish words for presents describe seven levels of Jewish giving. At this time of the year, presents are on many people’s minds. Anticipating the pleasure of both Read more... -
Chanukah: We can always climb higher!
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Chanukah and Parshat Vayeishev Transcript: The way in which we light the Chanukah candles teaches us how to achieve our full potential. The Famous Read more... -
Vayishlach: The hidden challenge facing the Jewish people
The Chief Rabbi’s Weekly Insight for Vayishlach Transcript: What are the three greatest challenges facing the Jewish people? Realistically, there are many more than three, but If I were to Read more... -
Vayeitzei: Making the journey count as much as the destination
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Vayeitzei Why isn’t’ there a parsha called ‘Yaakov’? We have six parshiot named after people: Noach, Chayei Sara, Yitro, Korach, Balak and Pinchas. This Read more... -
Toldot: Jacob and the Pandemic
Why are our voices today more powerful than ever before? Transcript: Why are our voices today more powerful than ever before? In Parshat Toldot, the Torah tells us how Yaakov Read more...
