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What is a Rebbetzen? And why were a group of 40 of us in Spain?
A Rebbetzen is a bit of an exotic animal; part supportive wife, part helpmate, full time party planner, chauffeur, psychologist, social worker, domestic engineer, chef, cheerleader, community liaison, religious guide Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Kedoshim
Is ‘holiness’ for you? Parashat Kedoshim holds the record. It’s a record that relates to words. As is well known, the title of a Parasha comes from the first key Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The Chief Rabbi questions whether there are any mitzvot which are intended to make life difficult for us. Are any of the Mitzvot of the Torah given to us to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Pesach
As we approach the festival of Pesach, we teach our children to never stop asking questions. How short can a Pesach Seder be? This can actually be a particularly relevant Read more... -
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...
