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Conflict resolution and transparent leadership: The Chief Rabbi and F.W. de Klerk in conversation
The Chief Rabbi was joined by South Africa’s former President F.W. de Klerk at a fundraising dinner for an Israeli charity last night. Speaking at Migdal Ohr’s event in aid Read more... -
Teaching Judaism: Chief Rabbi addresses teachers of the new Religious Studies GCSE
Secondary school teachers who will be educating their students about Judaism as part of the reconfigured Religious Studies GCSE were addressed by the Chief Rabbi at an event created to Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi launches the Ma’ayan Programme
The Chief Rabbi has launched a unique new course for Jewish women that aims to harness their talent by offering a high level qualification in Taharat Hamishpacha (the laws of Read more... -
Chief Rabbi appointed a patron of Bowel Cancer UK
The Chief Rabbi has been appointed a patron of Bowel Cancer UK, a charity dedicated to saving lives and transforming life expectancies by improving public awareness of a disease that Read more... -
Chief Rabbi visits Hong Kong Jewish community
In a flying weekend visit to the Jewish community of Hong Kong, the Chief Rabbi and Valerie Mirvis met with the younger members of local Jewry and were warmly received Read more... -
Statement: Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week In light of a new week-long drive by campaigners and charities to boost awareness of everyday sexual abuse and violence – a horrifying Read more... -
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016
The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day 2016, which is held each year on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, was ‘Don’t Stand By’, a sentiment that informed the Chief Read more... -
Holocaust Memorial Day: ‘No Ifs No Buts’ transcript
Read the unedited version of the Chief Rabbi’s speech from the national Holocaust Memorial Day Event in which he laments the apathy that is often tragedy’s must reliable collaborator. Watch Read more... -
Brighton & Hove: Lunch and Learn
Event Having suffered a recent decline in numbers at their weekly Lunch and Learn adult education sessions, Brighton & Hove availed of CRE funding to enhance their learning session by Read more... -
In the Press: Chief Rabbi backs Kaddish role for women
Reflecting on the benefits of a new United Synagogue guide that encourages women to recite the Kaddish prayer, the Chief Rabbi hopes that the new pamphlet will demystify this crucial Read more...