Articles archive
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The Chief Rabbi’s Pesach Message 5784
Among the most dramatic moments in all of Jewish history is the point at which the Children of Israel found themselves caught between their Egyptian pursuers and the deep blue Read more... -
Prayer for the Recovery of His Majesty King Charles III
The Chief Rabbi has composed a special prayer for a refuah sheleima – a complete and swift recovery for His Majesty King Charles III, following his cancer diagnosis. The prayer Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi Declares a ‘Shabbat for Israel’ on the 9th March
The Chief Rabbi is inviting Jewish communities across the UK to designate the Shabbat which falls on 8-9th March 2024 (Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel) as a ‘Shabbat for Israel’, by welcoming Read more... -
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...
