General news
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Chief Rabbi spearheads safeguarding training for Rabbinate
Over 120 rabbis and rebbetzins journeyed from across the UK to attend a safeguarding training seminar spearheaded by the Chief Rabbi. The objective was to educate and empower religious leaders, providing them with the tools and understanding needed to identify Read more... -
Chief Rabbi calls for tolerance in wake of Paris attacks
The Chief Rabbi has condemned the Paris terrorist attacks in the strongest possible terms, while urging the Jewish community to resist a dangerous tendency to blame the refugees fleeing the Middle East. Chief Rabbi Mirvis issued a statement as soon Read more... -
In the Press: The Chief Rabbi visits refugees
A Jewish Chronicle reporter accompanied the Chief Rabbi on his travels to Greece where, together with a delegation of United Synagogue Rabbis, he listened to the tales of migrants fleeing their homelands and marveled at the relief activities instigated by Read more... -
Chief Rabbi visits the Idomeni refugee camp with US delegation
The Chief Rabbi led a delegation of United Synagogue Rabbis on a trip to one of Greece’s largest refugee camps to meet refugees and to gauge the impact of the Jewish community’s response to the region’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. British Read more... -
Remembrance Day: the Chief Rabbi honors Her Majesty’s Armed Forces
The Chief Rabbi and Valerie Mirvis joined prominent politicians, fellow faith leaders and a royal delegation in paying their respects to British Armed Forces members who lost their lives on the battlefield. They attended the Remembrance Sunday service led by Read more... -
Chief Rabbi inducts new St Albans Rabbi
Chief Rabbi Mirvis was delighted to induct Rabbi Daniel Sturgess, a former director of Aish UK, into office at St Albans United synagogue. Members filled the shul to see Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sturgess officially installed in their community, making them Read more... -
In the Press: ShabbatUK
2015’s Shabbat UK event could only build on the success of last year, what with a ringing endorsement from the Prime Minister and surging interest in the weekend-long celebration of the Jewish day of rest. Learn more in this snippet Read more... -
Chief Rabbi’s ShabbatUK sees thousands ‘Keep it together’
The Chief Rabbi’s 2nd annual ShabbatUK weekend was a great success, attracting British Jews from across the religious spectrum to partake in communal meals, Shabbat services and ‘Challah Makes.’ An event for everyone, regardless of whether they had experienced numerous Read more... -
Stuart Polak introduced to the House of Lords
The Chief Rabbi was delighted to speak at the introduction of Lord Stuart Polak into the House of Lords, congratulating the Honorary President of the Conservative Friends of Israel group on behalf of the Jewish community. Also in attendance was Read more... -
Chief Rabbi attends UJS Leadership Summit
Prior to the start of the new academic year, the Chief Rabbi joined the Union of Jewish Students’ (UJS) ‘Time to Lead’ summit to offer his view on why a “trailblazer” makes a great leader and our responsibility, as Jews, Read more...
