Communities
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Chief Rabbi at Benedict XVI Lecture: minorities need to ‘integrate, not assimilate’
Last night the Chief Rabbi participated in the annual Benedict XVI lecture, which this year assumed the format of a panel discussion between faith leaders and took as its theme ‘Living as a Creative Minority in the UK.’ Considering how Read more... -
‘A great kehilla’: The Chief Rabbi visits Newcastle
The Newcastle Jewish community received the Chief Rabbi and Valerie for a memorable Shabbat this weekend, coming out in force for all services and communal meals, and attending the special kiddush and seudah shlishit held in his honour. Before Shabbat Read more... -
Etz Chaim, BHH and UHC shuls join forces for Shabbat Leeds
Event The three Leeds communities joined forces for the multifaceted Shabbat Leeds, which succeeded in recreating the excitement and unifying spirit that defined their Shabbat UK events. Many attendees had never experienced a Shabbat quite like it, and after ruach-filled Read more... -
Sharing Streimels: The Travelling Chasidim visit Chigwell
Event The Chigwell & Hainault community enjoyed a unique Shabbaton and musical Melava Malka featuring popular performers The Travelling Chassidim, whose message of mutual respect and love between Jews left attendees of the community Shabbaton – which included both members Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi launches the Ma’ayan Programme
The Chief Rabbi has launched a unique new course for Jewish women that aims to harness their talent by offering a high level qualification in Taharat Hamishpacha (the laws of family purity), womens’ health and community education. Explaining the reasoning Read more... -
Chief Rabbi visits Hong Kong Jewish community
In a flying weekend visit to the Jewish community of Hong Kong, the Chief Rabbi and Valerie Mirvis met with the younger members of local Jewry and were warmly received by the local congregation and Jewish schools. After Shacharit at Read more... -
Brighton & Hove: Lunch and Learn
Event Having suffered a recent decline in numbers at their weekly Lunch and Learn adult education sessions, Brighton & Hove availed of CRE funding to enhance their learning session by providing a hot kosher lunch with multiple courses. A target Read more... -
In the Press: Chief Rabbi backs Kaddish role for women
Reflecting on the benefits of a new United Synagogue guide that encourages women to recite the Kaddish prayer, the Chief Rabbi hopes that the new pamphlet will demystify this crucial element of the Jewish mourning process. This article first appeared Read more... -
Singing with survivors: Chief Rabbi visits Holocaust Survivors Centre
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, Chief Rabbi Mirvis paid a visit to a unique Jewish Care facility that provides holistic support and diverse programmes for both Holocaust survivors and refugees from the former Yugoslavia. The Holocaust Survivors Centre hosted the Read more... -
Whitefield: Ladies Drama Group
Event The now established North Manchester Ladies Jewish Drama Group produced and staged an original play to a combined audience of over 515 women and girls, engaging ladies from both within the Whitefields community and beyond to be part of Read more...
