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D’var Torah: Pesach
The Chief Rabbi explains why Yizkor is more about life than about death There is more to ‘Yizkor’ than meets the eye. On the last day of Pesach we’ll be Read more... -
Thought for the Day: “achievement cannot be measured by the splendour of our edifices alone… but by the number of generations who continue to embody our values”.
Ahead of Pesach the Chief Rabbi explains that the strong values we instill in our children far outlive even the greatest of physical structures. Our buildings say a lot about Read more... -
D’var Torah: Shabbat HaGadol
This is the greatest day of all… This Shabbat we will experience an exception to a rule. Let me explain. On the Shabbat prior to Pesach, we have ‘Shabbat HaGadol’. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tazria
This week the Chief Rabbi explains that ‘kindness begins at home’… When Jewish people are born we are already looking forward to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah and the wedding. The actual Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shemini
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the hidden depth of numbers in Jewish teaching. What is special about the number 8? The fact that this week’s parasha is called Shemini, Read more... -
Thought for the Day: “this extraordinary technology must be harnessed to serve us, rather than the reverse”.
The Chief Rabbi speaks about ethical concerns relating to artificial intelligence on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. A desperate struggle for control between Artificial Intelligence and its creators, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tzav
This week the Chief Rabbi explains how even the things in life that we take for granted are miracles from Hashem. Miracles are happening for you right now. Maybe you Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayikra
This week the Chief Rabbi explains how his experience as a ‘Shochet’ compares to the experience of offering sacrifices in the Beit HaMikdash. Why was one of our main sacrifices Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Pekudei
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the last word in Judaism. What are the four meanings of the word ‘Shalom’? Shalom, of course means peace, hello and goodbye. But what’s Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi on Don’t Tell Me The Score
What do ShabbatUK, sporting excellence & the origins of the rugby scoring system have in common? The Chief Rabbi explains in the latest episode of Don’t Tell Me The Read more...
