Social Responsibility archive
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The Chief Rabbi’s Ben Azzai Programme 2017-18
After the success of last year’s inaugural Ben Azzai Programme trip, to Mumbai, India, it was decided that the second cohort of Ben Azzai participants would visit Tamale, Ghana. Ahead Read more... -
Chief Rabbi and Valerie meet Syrian refugees with World Jewish Relief
Last week, the Chief Rabbi and Valerie visited World Jewish Relief’s work in Yorkshire, meeting refugees to discuss the challenges of integration and their aspirations, as part of #RefugeeWeek. The Read more... -
A tale of two Iftars…
This week, the Chief Rabbi had the great pleasure in partaking in two Iftar events, with the topic of interfaith dialogue high on the agenda. On Tuesday evening, the Chief Read more... -
Chief Rabbi joins The Archbishop of Canterbury in Israel
Earlier this month, the Chief Rabbi was delighted to accompany The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on his visit to Jerusalem, Israel. It was truly a unique moment in history. Read more... -
Chief Rabbi backs The Great Get Together
On 17th and 18th June this year, The #GreatGetTogether, in memory of Jo Cox MP, will look to celebrate the values that the British people share in common. These values Read more... -
Chief Rabbi joins HRH Prince Charles for ‘Step up to Serve’ and #iwill social action campaign
The Chief Rabbi was delighted to join HRH the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for a meeting of the ‘Step up to Serve’ Advisory Council which comprises leaders from Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi at the World Jewish Relief Dinner 2017
Last week, the Chief Rabbi was delighted to attend the World Jewish Relief Dinner 2017. In his address, the Chief Rabbi said: “President Trump has signed an Executive Order which Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s Ben Azzai Programme 2016-17
On Wednesday 28th December 2016, 16 outstanding university students travelled to Mumbai for an immersive and extraordinary study trip to better understand the Jewish response to extreme poverty, as part Read more... -
Sky News interview: Chanukah, Interfaith and the Ben Azzai Programme
On December 18th 2016, the Chief Rabbi appeared on the final Murnhaghan show on Sky News. As well as explaining the specific timing of Chanukah this year, the Chief Rabbi Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi and the Archbishop of Canterbury launch the ‘In Good Faith’ Initiative
On Monday 14th November, the ‘In Good Faith’ initiative was launched at Lambeth Palace. More than seventy Rabbis and Priests from around the UK have gathered in London for an Read more...