Audio archive
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Thought for the Day: Honouring Lily Ebert
“…In the face of unimaginable adversity, Lily Ebert embodied the spirit of survival and remembrance.” Good morning. To meet Lily Ebert, who sadly passed away this week, was Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Rosh Hashanah
“…Jewish tradition teaches that we are defined by what we give.” Good morning, The Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah, which commences this evening. Feels very different this year, Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Purim 2024
“…it is our responsibility to look beyond the superficial and to educate ourselves before rushing to judgement.” According to a survey this week, more than half the country Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
“I simply can’t build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death…I think peace and tranquillity will return again”. These words, written by the young diarist, Read more... -
“You have able partners in faith leaders” – The Chief Rabbi’s COP28 message.
The Chief Rabbi’s message to COP28. Faith communities are ready, willing and able to be partners to world leaders to combat climate change and to protect our planet. Read more... -
Thought for the Day: The scourge of Sexual Violence: Chanukah 2023
“…there is no excuse for it, wherever and against whomever it is perpetrated”. Just one candle can bring light to the darkest of rooms. This is the inspiration Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Simchat Torah 2023
“…a chance to feel contentment about how far we’ve come.” Good morning. As the dark of another night lifts, it may surprise you to hear that a country renowned for Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Yom Kippur 2023
“…finding the right balance between walking ahead and walking behind.” In 1998, 50% of the British population said it was especially important for children to be obedient. Today, only 11% Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Purim 2023
“The innate human instinct to reveal what is hidden runs deep.” Last week, readers of the Jewish Chronicle were surprised by a news report that King Charles is Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it”. (Psalms 34) A finger pointing to the left meant slave labour. To the right – immediate death. Read more...
