Education archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi asks, “How would you conclude the most dramatic story ever told?” How would you conclude the most dramatic story ever told? This Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tisa
Some of the best things in life come to us without any fanfare. This certainly was the case with the Ten Commandments. They were given twice. On the first occasion, Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘Very little in life is quite as it might first appear’
With both Purim and World Book Day approaching this Thursday, the Chief Rabbi teaches us the importance of looking beyond the masks we wear. Listen to the Audio here. You Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tetzaveh
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains, “Legacy has nothing to do with your name and everything to do with your impact.” The most important name is missing Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s Chevra Kadisha Seminar attracts volunteers from across the UK at first event of its kind
Over 120 members of regional Chevrot Kadisha came together for the first time last Sunday at an unprecedented seminar dedicated to providing practical training in the preparation of a Jewish Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi asks: What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar? What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar? Most people will Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Mishpatim
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains how Jewish tradition teaches, “I give, therefore I am.” An entire Shabbat devoted to the mitzvah of tzedakah; that’s Shabbat Shakalim, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Yitro
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains how great people welcome constructive criticism. Great people welcome constructive criticism. This was certainly the case with regard to Moshe Rabbeinu. Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘The Power of Words’
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Chief Rabbi shares his thoughts on the immeasurable power of words, and how they can be used both to create, and to destroy. Listen Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beshalach
After walking through water, there was now no water. In Parashat Beshalach, we are told how immediately after the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea, the Israelites entered Read more...
