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Op-Ed: ‘Faiths in Britain must celebrate British values’
The Chief Rabbi celebrates British Jewry’s long history of subscribing to British values, pointing to the Prayer for the Royal Family and centuries of societal contribution as cases in point, Read more... -
Statement on Sexual Abuse
Responding to the news that a Jewish man has been found guilty of sexual abuse, the Chief Rabbi moved to reaffirm the attitude of his office and Beth Din by Read more... -
Thought for the Day: counting down the days
In his latest ‘Thought for the Day’ for BBC Radio 4, the Chief Rabbi ties in the Premier League season and the upcoming festival of Shavuot to encourage listeners to Read more... -
Yom Haatzmaut: The Chief Rabbi attends Bnei Akiva service
The Chief Rabbi joined Bnei Akiva’s Yom Haatzmaut service yesterday, which was also attended by the Home Secretary Theresa May, to thank members for the support they invest in Israel Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s Message for Pesach 5775
In this year’s Pesach message, the Chief Rabbi contemplates the birth of a nation, exploring how and why it came to be and how we must invest in our collective Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Why is this night…
Ahead of Passover the Chief Rabbi celebrates the inquisitive mind, tying it in with Jewish tradition – which customarily encourages people to ask questions – and highlighting the vital role Read more... -
Translate belief into active support, Chief Rabbi tells Israel conference
Delivering a short speech at the We Believe in Israel Conference 2015, the Chief Rabbi derives vital messages from the Shema that point to our collective endeavour. We must translate Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Breaking barriers
“We need to confront terror head on,” the Chief Rabbi told listeners on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day programme, drawing on parallels between biblical boundaries and contemporary boundaries Read more... -
City Hall: Holocaust Memorial Day address
Listen to the Chief Rabbi’s moving five minute address at City Hall for Holocaust Memorial Day in the presence of Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Mayors of the Boroughs of Read more... -
Thought for the Day: The Holocaust’s lessons
Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, the Chief Rabbi reflects on the sinister beginnings of a devastating genocide and cautions against ignoring rising instances of intolerance in contemporary society, however small. Read more...