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The Chief Rabbi’s Prayer composed for the Coronavirus Pandemic
The chapters of Psalms (Tehillim) mentioned above can be found here: Chapter 91 Chapter 121 Chapter 130 Read more... -
Public Inquiry: The Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre
Below is a transcript of the Chief Rabbi’s address to the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre Public Inquiry onTuesday 10th November 2020: “On the 27th of January 2014, Holocaust Memorial Day, I was invited to be part of a meeting Read more... -
A United Bushey Celebrates Israel in Style
Event The event navigated the difficult transition between the sombre Yom HaZikaron commemorations and the uplifting spirit on Yom Ha’Zikaron and all the hope for the future that it represents. The evening started with a ceremony dedicated to the fallen Read more... -
Neshama 2019
Hundreds of women at the Chief Rabbi’s Neshama Event More than 300 women from fifty different communities – from Ealing United Synagogue to Machzikei Hadass, Golders Green – gathered at the new South Hampstead Synagogue yesterday (22/09/2019) for some pre-High Read more... -
The Neshama Festival
Join us on Sunday 22nd September and hear from world-renowned educators and presenters – listen, discuss and reflect through inspiring sessions to prepare yourself for the Yamim Noraim – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Whether through text, art, yoga, music Read more... -
What is a Rebbetzen? And why were a group of 40 of us in Spain?
A Rebbetzen is a bit of an exotic animal; part supportive wife, part helpmate, full time party planner, chauffeur, psychologist, social worker, domestic engineer, chef, cheerleader, community liaison, religious guide and so much more. Primarily though, an Orthodox Rebbetzen is Read more... -
Celebrate Brilliant Female Speakers on Shabbat Neshama
Building on the momentum created by the hugely successful Neshama Festival, a landmark Torah learning event for women that took place last year, the Office of the Chief Rabbi is launching ‘Shabbat Neshama’ to be delivered in synagogues across the Read more... -
Twinning initiative brings new vibrancy to British Jewry
Over the last few years, the communal landscape has been quietly but determinedly shifting towards a more unified and self-sustaining whole, as The Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence (CCE) funds a twinning programme that fosters inter-community partnerships across the Read more... -
The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools
Guide for Orthodox Jewish schools on the welfare of LGBT+ pupils. For many months, together with KeshetUK, the Chief Rabbi has been working to produce this unique and essential guide. Entitled “The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Read more... -
President of Yeshiva University and celebrated MK lead programme at Chief Rabbi’s Conference
The Chief Rabbi welcomed 120 Rabbanim and Rebbetzens to his annual conference ahead of the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) last week, for two days of inspiring lectures and workshops led by leading halachic authorities from around the world. Keynote Read more...
