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Support for UNICEF’s Vaccinaid campaign from Chief Rabbi Mirvis
Judaism teaches us that ‘if you save one life, it is as if you have saved the world.’ That’s one reason why Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is supporting the Vaccinaid Read more... -
Behar-Bechukotai: The power of ‘if…’
Transcript: There is hidden power in the word ‘if’. Parshat Bechukotai commences, “Im bechukotai teileichu,” – “If you walk in my statutes and keep the laws of the Torah,” then Read more... -
Emor: Count each day to make each day count!
Transcript: Where do we have a mitzvah to count? In Parshat Emor (Vayikra 23:15) the Torah tells us, “Usfartem lachem,” – “Count for yourselves,” meaning that from the second day Read more... -
Acharei Mot Kedoshim: Holiness is probably not what you think
Transcript What is holiness? When we hear the term holy, we conjure up all types of images in our mind but actually the concept of kedusha, holiness, is quite Read more... -
Tazria-Metzora: A Torah view on cancel culture
Transcript When is it important to call a spade a spade? In Parshat Noach (Bereishit 7:2) the Torah gives us details of the animals brought onto Noah’s Ark: “Min habehema Read more... -
A moment in history
Covid-19 has created a fundamental rupture in the fabric of our communal life, disrupting our established infrastructure and institutions. In my inaugural address as Chief Rabbi in 2013, I made Read more... -
Shemini: The surprising value of self-doubt
Transcript: If you think that you’re not good enough, perhaps that’s the very reason why you’re the best person for the job. We learn this from Parshat Shemini. Hashem had Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Pesach 2021
Growth through adversity: The Paradox of Pesach A second consecutive Passover in lockdown will commence tomorrow evening. Passover is a festival which usually brings several generations of even the Read more... -
Pesach: THIS is the guarantee for our survival!
Transcript How can we guarantee our Jewish survival? We will give an answer to this question at the seder table. We will raise our cups and declare: “Vehi she’amda la’avoteinu Read more... -
Job Vacancy – External Affairs Officer
The Office of the Chief Rabbi (OCR) is looking to recruit a talented and engaging External Affairs Officer to join this fast paced, high profile public office. This permanent role Read more...
