Vayishlach: Winning a war may be necessary, but it bears a price
The Chief Rabbi writes that there are no unscathed winners in a war, but that sometimes they must be fought.
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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
News and updates about Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Parshat Vayeitzei: We should be positive and never despair.
Just when life for the Jewish people is intolerable, that’s when Hashem can bring our Yeshua, he can bring our salvation.
Chayei Sarah and the tragic war: The whole Jewish people is one family!
The contribution to the Jewish people is being made by so many whose names we do not know.
Parshat Vayeira: It’s what you do that counts
During the current tragic war in Israel, I have been so inspired by the actions, by the practical elements of what so many people are doing.
Bring them home
The Chief Rabbi addressing thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas.
A special message for the Jewish community from the Chief Rabbi
Lessons from the head of World Mizrachi who married off one son last week while another son was still missing in action.
Address by the Chief Rabbi - Pray for Israel
The United Synagogue, The Office of the Chief Rabbi and the Rabbinic Council of the United Synagogue held an evening of prayer.
What’s the most important part of any major event?
The value of the day is not what happens on that day, but the impact of that day and the days, months and years that follow.
Yom Kippur: The difference between hope and ‘good’ hope
What’s the difference between hope and ‘good’ hope? Surely all hope is good?
Rosh Hashannah: Two steps to achievable teshuva
There are two great barriers to teshuva. They are surmountable.
How do some people justify antisemitism?
Time and time again people have said that the Jews themselves cause antisemitism. Do they?
Elul: We can have hope in the future!
What the line "have hope in Hashem" in the last verse of the psalm we say during this period means.
Shoftim: The most popular D’var Torah this Shabbat
Never forget this great lesson of the Torah – “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” – “Justice, justice you shall pursue.
Kisoh, kosoh and ka’asoh
The Talmud tells us three ways to assess character. The three festivals show how this works.
Eikev: Why did the rebbe ask for a cigar?
The Rebbe didn't even smoke.
Seven weeks of consolation!
Three weeks of sadness requires seven weeks of consolation. That’s the period of the calendar that we are in right now.
Tisha b’Av: A good leader gives us hope
Although the nation is facing numerous challenges, Moshe gives them hope, and what a wonderful message that is for all of us.
Matot Massei: What difference does it make where we live?
Our environment sets a tone for our lives.
Britain's Chief Rabbi receives his Knighthood
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis recognized by King Charles III for his services to the Jewish community and interfaith relations and education.
Pinchas: What would it be like without you?
To what degree will we be missed when we’re not there?
Korach (Diaspora): Humour can be dangerous!
Humour is wonderful, but humour can also be dangerous.
Shlach Lecha (Diaspora): How not to use the Torah
You might have somebody who has been schooled in the ways of the Torah, but doesn’t want to translate their knowledge into action.
Behaalotecha (Diaspora): “I was filled with dread and I panicked.” Why?
We should never forget that whatever it is we’re doing or saying in life, it’s never totally off the record, because the mic is always on.
UK chief rabbi praises Scottish Jewish-Christian joint glossary
Document seeks to explain Judaism and connection to Israel to Christians who are members of the Church of Scotland.
"Jerusalem” does not appear in the Torah – why?
For Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem's Liberation Day.
Bechukotai: A challenge for Shavuot this year
Why not go for it? Why not engage with Torah?
Britain's Chief Rabbi reflects on King Charles' coronation: What an extraordinary Shabbat!
Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis: What a privilege it was for me to be in attendance for the coronation of our King.
King Charles III crowned: 'Monarch cherishes his warm relationship with British Jews'
King Charles III's formal coronation took place this Saturday. Israeli and Jewish leaders share their blessings.
What do the Coronation and Parshat Emor have in common?
From the moment we’re born, whether we like it or not, we’re all living in a fishbowl – people are noticing us.
Acharei Mot: Sometimes exceptions are unacceptable
One cannot pick and choose mitzvot.
A call for Jewish Unity
Israel was created only 3 years after six million innocent Jews were brutally murdered. Let that memory bring us together.
What is special about the number 8?
Dvar Torah for Parashat Shemini: This week the Chief Rabbi explains the hidden depth of numbers in Jewish teaching.
Why do we say "next year in Jerusalem" at the Seder?
Jerusalem is not just a place of happiness, it’s a place of elation.
Starting in the middle
Through all of our future actions, may we indeed produce a great Kiddush Hashem.
Amid justice reform division: UK Chief Rabbi calls for Jewish unity
Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, called Jewish unity a 'sacred responsibility' for all.
What the Chofetz Chaim said to the man who kept his factory open on Shabbat
“I can't afford it. If I close my factory on Shabbat, I will lose 4000 rubles each time," he said, but the Chofetz Chaim had the answer.
German Jewish soccer star murdered in Auschwitz honored
UK ceremony led by Chief Rabbi Mirvis commemorates Julius Hirsch and other Jewish soccer players killed in Auschwitz.
Why is the Book of Esther included in Tanach?
The answer is particularly apt for our times.
Terumah: The most extraordinary custom I’ve ever heard of!
A practice of the hassidim of Medieval France - what it is and what it signifies.
Beshalach: If not for them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.
We need to show more respect to parents and grandparents.
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