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Thought for the Day: What does Jewish tradition teach us about zealotry?
As we approach Chanukah, the Chief Rabbi talks about the unique nature of light on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. “The interesting thing about light, which is Read more... -
Sky News interview: Chanukah, Interfaith and the Ben Azzai Programme
On December 18th 2016, the Chief Rabbi appeared on the final Murnhaghan show on Sky News. As well as explaining the specific timing of Chanukah this year, the Chief Rabbi Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayishlach
In war, there are no winners. Parashat Vayishlach describes Yaakov’s feelings just before his fateful encounter with his twin brother Eisav – Vayirah Yaakov Meod Vayeizer Lo, Yaakov was Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeitzei
How is it possible for ‘seven years’ to be like ‘a few days’? We are told how Yaakov worked for seven long years for the hand of Rachel in marriage. Read more... -
J-TV Interview: The Chief Rabbi discusses the most inspiring moments of his life
On the 5th December 2016, in an interview with J-TV, the Chief Rabbi gave a personal account of some of the most pivotal and inspiring moments in his life. You Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
What is true love? There was a sharp dispute between Yitzchak and Rivka with regard to their twin sons. Between the love that Yitzchak had for Eisav on the one Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah
From Eliezer we learn, God helps those who live their entire life in order to help others. Our sages teach, Gadol Sichatam Shel Avdei Avot Betorotam Shel Banim – the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeira
Can we celebrate miracles no matter the circumstances? I once wrote an article about the miraculous escape of a Chassidishe Rebbe during the Holocaust. After that, I was contacted by Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Lech Lecha
It isn’t just about the destination, the journey counts as well. At the beginning of Parashat Lech Lecha, we have details of the epic journey that Avraham and Sarah made Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Noach
You don’t have to be famous in order to leave a great legacy. Parashat Noach commences with the headline ‘Eileh Toldot Noach’, These are the generations of Noach. And then, Read more...
