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This misappropriation of the word ‘genocide’ is a moral inversion, which undermines the memory of the worst crimes in human history.
Of all the deplorable crimes ever conceived by the human mind, one stands alone in its utter depravity, as the very epitome of evil. The English word for it, ‘genocide’, Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s speech at the march against antisemitism
The Chief Rabbi addressed tens of thousands of people at the march against antisemitism last Sunday, the 26th of November. Since the 7th of October, this is a different world. Read more... -
‘We must redraw the lines of moral clarity’ – The Chief Rabbi writing in The Times
On October 8, news was continuing to filter through to the Jewish community about the unspeakable terrorist atrocities still being perpetrated by Hamas. Many were in synagogue and had not Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi and Prime Minister address a prayer service for Israel
At this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people, the community has gathered in prayer in its thousands at special services across the country. On Monday night at Finchley Read more... -
Guide on Baby Loss, Infertility and Childlessness
The Chief Rabbi has issued a guide for Rabbis, Rebbetzens and lay leaders of Jewish communities, which focuses on three issues: pregnancy and infant loss, infertility and childlessness. The Guide Read more... -
Ki Tavo: How do some people justify antisemitism?
Transcript How do some people justify antisemitism? In Parshat Ki Tavo, we are told how in ancient times farmers would come to the Temple. They would bring their bikkurim, their Read more... -
Elul: We can have hope in the future!
Transcript Confidence and trepidation are an integral part of the rollercoaster of our lives. This is so well presented in Psalm 27, LeDavid Hashem Ori, which we recite at this Read more... -
Re’eh: Three ways to assess character
Transcript What are the three ways in which one can assess a person’s character? The Gemara in Masechet Eruvin 65b tells us the answer is, “Kisoh, kosoh and ka’asoh.” ‘Kisoh’ Read more... -
Eikev: Why did the rebbe ask for a cigar?
Transcript Why did the rebbe ask for a cigar? In Parshat Eikev, we are told how Hashem is continuously concerned about the land of Israel (Devarim 11:12): “mereishit hashanah ad Read more... -
Shabbat Nachamu: Three weeks of sadness require seven weeks of consolation!
Transcript Three weeks of sadness requires seven weeks of consolation. That’s the period of the calendar that we are in right now. Between the fast days of Shiva Asar b’Tammuz Read more...
