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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

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Placing responsibility at the heart of Jewish life; motivating and inspiring our local and global societies in the UK, the Commonwealth and the world.

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“Congratulations on being a source of encouragement and inspiration during exceptionally challenging times” The Chief Rabbi enjoyed a luncheon for Johannesburg Rabbis, hosted by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein.

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In Johannesburg, the Chief Rabbi was delighted to meet with inspirational young leaders and professionals.

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“The Jewish community of South Africa is one of the finest, if not the finest community in the world!” The Chief Rabbi was delighted to address the 120th anniversary gala dinner of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies.

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EcoShabbat is a time to remind ourselves of our responsibility to cherish the home bestowed upon us by Hashem. As we do so, we should each feel empowered to become climate change influencers, one small action at a time. Read more here: theus.org.uk/what-we-do/sus…

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The annual @AJEX_UK parade is an extraordinary event. It is an opportunity for our entire community, and all of British society, to recognise and commemorate the contribution that British Jews have made to our security and our freedom. I believe that every member of our…


The Akeida was a major misunderstanding. D’var Torah for Parshat Vayera


Today and every day, we shall remember them.


Utterly devastating scenes from The Netherlands. Hateful mobs have chased down Jewish & Israeli football fans on the streets of Amsterdam after a match, violently beating them and proudly posting the footage on social media. Many are injured and three people are currently…

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When people curse those who bless them…D’var Torah for Parshat Lech Lecha


I was delighted to induct Rabbi Alex Goldberg into office as the first Rabbi of Guildford in 750 years! Congratulations as well to Synagogue Chair, Beatrice Gould, and the entire congregation on taking the community forward through challenging times.

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“This is not just another battle, another conflict, another policy to debate. This is a fight for survival.” At an event organised by the @JewishChron this week, the Chief Rabbi explained why he believes that Israel needs the unequivocal support of diaspora Jewry. Read more…


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"If the government doesn't reverse its decision, it is vulnerable people across the country who will inevitably pay the price." - Michael Goldstein, President of the United Synagogue. The United Synagogue is calling on the government to provide this urgent exemption for…

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Words produce light. D’var Torah for Parshat Noach


“There is a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Kohelet 3:4)   Ahead of the festivals of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, Jews around the world are asking each other the same question: How can we celebrate? How can we sing and dance with our Torah scrolls when, during the…


As Jewish communities prepare to mark the first Yahrzeit of all those who were brutally murdered on October 7th 2023, I have recommended that, as part of their commemorations, they dedicate the final Hakafah on Simchat Torah to Medinat Yisrael. chiefrabbi.org/wp-content/upl…


“Grappling with life’s contradictions can be a source of great strength and resilience.” If you missed the Chief Rabbi’s Thought for the Day ahead of Yom Kippur on @BBCr4today, listen again here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…


Concluding a tour of university campuses, I visited the wonderful students at Birmingham this evening, under the great leadership of Chaplaincy couple Rabbi and Rebbetzen Cohen, and JSoc Presidents Tash Spungin and Saul Fahidi and their team. On hearing their questions and…

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"How can we have hope? Because for the past year the Jewish people have been standing together. We’re strong because we’re united, wherever in the world we happen to be." This is one message of hope I conveyed to the students in Nottingham this afternoon, and I gained immense…

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In Leeds, I was delighted to meet with the city’s wonderful Rabbinic Leaders. It was inspiring to hear more about the resilience of their communities over the last year.

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