Communities
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‘Our survival depends on education’ – Chief Rabbi to rabbinical conference
The Chief Rabbi reminded 250 European Rabbis of the importance of education to the survival of European Jewry as he addressed the opening session of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER) in Toulouse. Speaking as the Associate President of the Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi visits Los Angeles Jewish community
The Chief Rabbi has made his first visit to the West Coast of the United States where he was warmly-received by the Los Angeles Jewish community. During a busy Bank Holiday weekend visit, the Chief Rabbi first addressed students of Read more... -
March of the Living has Chief Rabbi at helm
The Chief Rabbi joined the 27th annual March of the Living in Poland, walking alongside a vast cross-section of the international Jewish community in a poignant expression of solidarity with victims of the Holocaust. During the event, which occurred on Read more... -
‘Let’s support Israel proactively,’ Chief Rabbi tells conference
1500 Israel supporters rallied to attend the Jewish Leadership Council’s ‘We Believe in Israel’ conference, at which the Chief Rabbi was a principal speaker. He decried the vilification of those who support the Jewish state by those who oppose it, Read more... -
Chief Rabbi inducts two new Rabbis into office
Having spent Shabbat with a handful of Birmingham communities, the Chief Rabbi proceeded to Manchester, where he inducted two new Rabbis into office before their thrilled prospective communities. Chief Rabbi Mirvis first delivered a congratulatory address to Rabbi Benjy Read more... -
Four communities unite for Bosworth Shabbaton
Event Residential Shabbaton held jointly with the communities of Solihull, Leicester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Objectives To attract unaffiliated people to something Jewish. To strengthen the commitment of already existing members. Evaluation from Rabbi Pink “We were able to bring together Read more... -
In the Press: Mirvis brings in cash for Excellence
The Chief Rabbi speaks to the Jewish Chronicle’s Simon Rocker about the purposes of the Centre for Rabbinic Excellence, which has begun by primarily providing funding to synagogues for additional educational and cultural programming, but will spearhead further community-strengthening initiatives Read more... -
Singers Hill: Purim Learning Series
Event A learning series; participants engage in both practical and theoretical learning about the festivals. Objectives To bring the community together, increase observance and awareness of festivals and engage people with our tradition. Evaluation from Rabbi Jacobs “The programme was Read more... -
Chief Rabbi dances Sefer Torah through the streets of Cambridge
The Chief Rabbi delighted the Cambridge community by undertaking to dance through the streets with a new Sefer Torah before its installation in the Thompson’s Lane synagogue. The historic Hachnasat Torah was followed by a reception attended by MP’s and Read more... -
Enfield and Winchmore Hill: Musical Melava Malka
Event Melava Malka with music and magic. Objectives To further the spirit of community and enable members to enjoy an affordable event. To celebrate our relationship with the United Synagogue at our first Melava Malka since becoming full members. Evaluation Read more...
