Communities archive
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St John’s Wood: Community Shabbat with IDF soldiers
Event St John’s Wood Shul wanted to capture that Shabbat UK feeling, so resolved to host a similar family-oriented affair with some special guests. A group of 36 Israeli soldiers Read more... -
Chief Rabbi voices his support for victims of abuse
The Chief Rabbi marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by visiting a Jewish Women’s Aid stall that had been specially erected in a local shopping Read more... -
Chief Rabbi spearheads safeguarding training for Rabbinate
Over 120 rabbis and rebbetzins journeyed from across the UK to attend a safeguarding training seminar spearheaded by the Chief Rabbi. The objective was to educate and empower religious leaders, Read more... -
Chief Rabbi inducts new St Albans Rabbi
Chief Rabbi Mirvis was delighted to induct Rabbi Daniel Sturgess, a former director of Aish UK, into office at St Albans United synagogue. Members filled the shul to see Rabbi Read more... -
In the Press: ShabbatUK
2015’s Shabbat UK event could only build on the success of last year, what with a ringing endorsement from the Prime Minister and surging interest in the weekend-long celebration of Read more... -
Thought for the Day: the Rugby World Cup and Shabbat UK
What do the Rugby World Cup and Shabbat UK have in common? The Chief Rabbi considers the history of the sporting ‘Try’ and its worth in his Thought for the Read more... -
Stuart Polak introduced to the House of Lords
The Chief Rabbi was delighted to speak at the introduction of Lord Stuart Polak into the House of Lords, congratulating the Honorary President of the Conservative Friends of Israel group Read more... -
Credo: ‘Switch off your smartphone and soak up the Sabbath’
Considering a world in which technology has both vastly improved and diminished human interaction, the Chief Rabbi outlines in The Times‘ ‘Credo’ column how Shabbat provides a day of Read more... -
JC podcast: Chief Rabbi discusses Shabbat UK
Listen to the Chief Rabbi talk about Shabbat and Shabbat UK in a special edition of the Jewish Chronicle podcast made in advance of the eponymous weekend. 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...