Videos archive
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D’var Torah: Chayei Sarah
The Chief Rabbi reflects on the kindness of Rivka in this week’s Parasha, Chayei Sarah, her offer of hospitality to strangers and their animals demonstrating both selflessness and spiritual sensitivity. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayera
The Chief Rabbi examines why Abraham is compared to a citrus fruit that never falls off the tree, in this week’s D’var Torah for Parashat Vayera. Read more... -
Woolf Institute Lecture: Trust in Religious Leadership
The Chief Rabbi speaks about leadership qualities at a Woolf Institute event with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Taking part in a panel discussion entitled Trust in Religious Leadership Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Lech Lecha
As thousands prepare to keep Shabbat together, the Chief Rabbi focuses on instances of unity in Parashat Lech Lecha, which documents the challenges faced by Avram and Sarai upon arriving Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Noach
“Peace requires communication” – Reflecting on this week’s Torah portion, Noach, the Chief Rabbi concentrates on the double-meaning of the Hebrew word for ‘dove’ and the meaning we can derive Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Bereishit
“Location, Location, Location” – In his D’var Torah for this week’s Torah portion, Bereishit, the Chief Rabbi focuses on the cherubs that God stations outside Eden to prevent anyone returning Read more... -
Yamim Noraim Lecture: Let’s take a fresh approach to prayer
The Chief Rabbi delivered his Yamim Noraim lecture at Hendon United Synagogue with a focus on how we can enhance the effectiveness of prayer, whether through a refreshed approach to Read more... -
Yom Haatzmaut: The Chief Rabbi attends Bnei Akiva service
The Chief Rabbi joined Bnei Akiva’s Yom Haatzmaut service yesterday, which was also attended by the Home Secretary Theresa May, to thank members for the support they invest in Israel Read more... -
Translate belief into active support, Chief Rabbi tells Israel conference
Delivering a short speech at the We Believe in Israel Conference 2015, the Chief Rabbi derives vital messages from the Shema that point to our collective endeavour. We must translate Read more... -
City Hall: Holocaust Memorial Day address
Listen to the Chief Rabbi’s moving five minute address at City Hall for Holocaust Memorial Day in the presence of Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Mayors of the Boroughs of Read more...