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...
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...
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...
Four years on from its launch, the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence (CCE) has truly established its credentials as a creative hub for synagogue programming and professional development.
CCE has now partnered with over 70 communities across the UK Read more...
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...
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...
On June 6th 2018, ten women graduated from the Chief Rabbi’s Ma’ayan Programme. The course is an in-depth programme, established to provide knowledgeable and approachable female educators, for Jewish communities across the UK.
The ceremony was hosted by the Chief Read more...
A delegation of UK Rebbetzens led by Valerie Mirvis have returned to their communities feeling inspired, energised and valued following an immersive two-day study and leadership trip to Vienna. The trip, which was the latest opportunity offered by Valerie Mirvis’ Read more...
Planning for the future and embracing innovation were the key themes of the latest Regional Community Leaders Conference, staged by the Centre for Community Excellence department of the Office of the Chief Rabbi. The significant event took place at UHC Read more...
The Chief Rabbi was delighted to lead the first ever two-day study trip for 41 UK Rabbis, who accompanied him through historic centres of Jewish life in France and Germany. The group visited sites where renowned Rabbis lived, learned and Read more...
