Communities archive
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Chanukah: The Chief Rabbi at Trafalgar Square and Speaker’s House
Crowning the Chief Rabbi’s string of Chanukah engagements this week was an appearance at the Jewish community’s annual public celebration honouring the Festival of Lights, ‘Chanukah in the Square.’ Chief Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi lights up heart of Jewish Community
Last night the Chief Rabbi lit Chanukiot in both Westminster and Whitehall for the fourth night of Chanukah. Jewish community leaders came out in force for the Board of Deputies’ Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi kindles festive spirit at care home
For the third night of Chanukah, the Chief Rabbi was warmly received by residents, families and staff at The Sidney and Ruza Last Foundation, also known as SAGE Care Home. Read more... -
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...
