The Chief Rabbi issues a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that have sown fear and despair in Copenhagen, drawing a parallel with the carnage in Paris last month and urging society not to be cowed by terror.
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The Chief Rabbi had the privilege of being the Guest of Honour at a dinner given by the Muslim Council of Wales, using his status as a keynote speaker to address the universal religious virtues to which all people of Read more...
In an official ceremony attended by numerous MPs, the Mayor of Barnet and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, the Chief Rabbi had conferred upon him the Freedom of the London Borough of Barnet.
Barnet Council bestowed Read more...
Event
A Shabbat programme with IDF army chaplain Rabbi Shalom Hammer
Objectives
To create achdut within the community and engage people over Shabbat and to create awareness and understanding of the role of an IDF army chaplain.
Evaluation from Rabbi Read more...
Event
Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a Sushi Kiddish
Objectives
To attract young members to shul on Friday night and create a new religious rhythm of going to Shul as a family at least once a month
Evaluation from Rabbi Read more...
The Chief Rabbi joined world leaders for a huge rally held in defiance of terrorism and in support of freedom as people around the world mourned the victims of devastating terrorist attacks in Paris.
In the aftermath of the coordinated Read more...
Event
Community lunch with Rabbi Aubrey Hersh
Objectives
To have good quality programming in our Shul.
Evaluation from Chairman Laurence Benjamin
“There was a warm, vibrant atmosphere in the Synagogue. Rabbi Hersh provided an interesting insight into some of the Read more...
The Chief Rabbi has championed the historical Jewish tradition of privileging education, citing this unchanging priority as a key driving force in the community’s survival.
His comments, which also delved into the self-improving merits of studying Torah, came in the Read more...
The Orthodox Union convention in New York drew a plenary of international Jewish leaders to discuss the common issues facing their communities and the need to establish global Jewish unity.
The Chief Rabbi was one of a series of Shabbat Read more...
A wealth of Chanukah engagements filled the Chief Rabbi’s diary this week, as he appeared at receptions and community events held to mark the festival across the capital.
He addressed thousands of spectators, both Jewish and non-Jewish, who had amassed Read more...
