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Family first. D’var Torah ahead of Purim
Which biblical character am I referring to? He was catapulted overnight from relative anonymity to become second only to the king. In fact, there are two correct answers to this Read more... -
The Torah is speaking to you. D’var Torah for Parshat Tetzaveh
This powerful message emerges out of the very first word of Parshat Tetzaveh, and that word is “Ve’attah” – “and you”. Hashem was addressing Moshe. And, as is well-known, Tetzaveh Read more... -
The joyful times to come…D’var Torah for Parshat Terumah
This Shabbat, we are reading Parshat Terumah, but it is also Rosh Chodesh Adar. There is a teaching from the Talmud that relates to the beginning of this month. In Read more... -
To See or Be Seen…? D’var Torah for Parshat Mishpatim
Do you come to shul to see or to be seen? In Parshat Mishpatim, the Torah presents us with details relating to the Shalosh Regalim, the three pilgrim festivals, and Read more... -
First Phase of the Chief Rabbi’s Schools Review Concludes
In February 2024, the Chief Rabbi launched a landmark review of Jewish schools under his authority in the UK, in partnership with the United Synagogue, PaJeS and UnitED (a project Read more... -
Every child is the one and only. D’var Torah for Parshat Yitro
Parshat Yitro famously gives us a commandment relating to how we should be good children to our parents. However, it also offers a hint as to how we can be Read more... -
Chief Rabbi Presents Landmark Drumlanrig Accords to His Majesty The King
In a historic moment for interfaith relations, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis joined leading Muslim and Jewish faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to present the Drumlanrig Accords to His Majesty Read more... -
Leadership That Lasts: D’var Torah for Parshat Beshalach
Miriam and Devorah will take centre stage this Shabbat. These two extraordinary role models for all people, for all time, will be featured in our reading for Parshat Beshalach. We Read more... -
Am Yisrael Chai. D’var Torah for Parshat Bo
Valerie and I have just returned from Poland, where we had the privilege of accompanying His Majesty King Charles on a visit to Auschwitz for the commemoration of the 80th Read more... -
Never Again: D’var Torah for Parshat Va’era
This coming week, we will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In anticipation of that moment, the Torah, at the beginning of Parshat Va’era, gives an important Read more...
