Videos archive
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D’Var Torah: Parashat Miketz
Reflecting on the lessons of Parashat Miketz this week, the Chief Rabbi identifies two attributes of great leadership that Pharoah seemingly conveys to Joseph, and speaks about military action in Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeshev
In his D’var Torah for Parashat Vayeshev, the Chief Rabbi discusses a long tradition of encouraging remembrance in the Torah, before urging Shoah survivors to come forward and record their Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayishlach
The Chief Rabbi meditates on the 3 preparatory measures Yaackov took before reuniting with his murderous brother Esav, suggesting that European societies would do well to adopt them if they Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayetzei
In this D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi reflects on Jacob, refugees and the value of knowing where you have come from, as well as where you are going, following his Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
Given the common practice adopted for naming Parshiot, the term ‘Toldot’ should theoretically have been applied to a previous sedra about Noach. We must examine the differing outlooks of Noach Read more... -
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...
