General news
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In the Press: The Chief Rabbi’s first year in office
Speaking to Simon Rocker of the Jewish Chronicle, the Chief Rabbi enthuses about the Jewish communities’ he has visited and is yet to visit, reiterates his support for women’s active involvement in prayer within the boundaries of Halacha and goes Read more... -
Chief Rabbi receives Rosh Hashana letter from Prime Minister
Prime Minister David Cameron has written to the Chief Rabbi ahead of Rosh Hashana. The letter was received in time for the Chief Rabbi’s Annual Conference and was sent in an effort to reassure the Jewish community and reaffirm the Read more... -
Chief Rabbi’s Annual Rabbinic Conference
This week more than 100 Rabbis from communities across the UK will gather in London for the Chief Rabbi’s Annual Conference. The conference, which takes place in the run up to Rosh Hashanah, provides an opportunity for Rabbis to prepare Read more... -
Chief Rabbi inspires Tribe Youth Directors
A residential conference bringing together over 25 Tribe youth professionals from various US communities hosted the Chief Rabbi as part of a programme devoted to enhancing leadership practice and encouraging the sharing of knowledge. Chief Rabbi Mirvis praised the work Read more... -
‘A good leader strives to affect change,’ Chief Rabbi tells students
More than 70 student leaders listened to the Chief Rabbi affirm the importance of activism and the power of community at the Union of Jewish Student’s Political Summit. With Antisemitism and anti-Israel activity slated to become increasingly major concerns for Read more... -
Chief Rabbi joins town-hall meeting to discuss response to Gaza conflict
The Chief Rabbi advocated a proactive approach to supporting Israel for the Jewish community at a packed town-hall meeting convened to discuss British Jewry’s response to Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza. The meeting, which saw a panel of representatives from Read more... -
Chief Rabbi laments the persecution of Christians in Iraq
As the Christian and Yazidi peoples of Iraq face continued persecution by extremist oppressors, with survival hinging on imminent escape and braving the challenges that come with it, the Chief Rabbi condemns those who distort religion for evil gains. Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s trip to South Africa
The Chief Rabbi and Valerie Mirvis have just returned to London following a brief visit to Johannesburg and Cape Town. A large gathering of the Jewish community of Johannesburg came together to hear the Chief Rabbi address them at Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi on the Tricycle Theatre & the UK Jewish Film Festival
The Tricycle Theatre’s decision to cancel their contract with the UK Jewish Film Festival is unfairly singling out the Jewish community, and directly contravening the very aims of its own body, says the Chief Rabbi. “I am deeply disappointed by Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi signs declarations condemning FGM and forced marriage
Today, the UK is hosting the first ‘Girl Summit’, aimed at mobilising efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child, early and forced marriage (CEFM). The Chief Rabbi has joined with other faith leaders and signed two declarations Female Read more...
