Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

UK Chief Rabbi on Ben-Gvir:

'Very antithesis of core Jewish values'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis condemns Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions while visiting flotilla activists, calls them 'shameful' and 'awful Chillul Hashem.'

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NHS doctor suspended over social media posts praising Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was detained in South Gloucestershire for allegedly expressing support for Hamas online, in antisemitic and pro-terrorism posts, including praising a female Palestinian suicide bomber and her son killed in the October 7 attacks.

Chief Rabbi targeted in antisemitic taunt after Yom Kippur attack

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis targeted with antisemitic taunt after the Manchester synagogue terror attack, sparking outrage and warnings over rising hatred in the UK.

UK Chief Rabbi:

'Manchester attack was inevitable amid rising Jew hatred'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis says the Yom Kippur attack on Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue was the tragic result of unchecked antisemitism, calling it an assault on humanity and a moment of reckoning for Britain.

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Eikev: A Rabbi or a singer?

Historically there were two different customs with regard to public Torah reading. Which is best?

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'Recognition of Palestine only encourages Hamas rejectionism'

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns Prime Minister Keir Starmer's threat to recognize a Palestinian state even if Hamas remains in power and continues to hold hostages.

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British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'

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Am Yisrael Chai

Following the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, to which I accompanied King Charles, we can be certain, perhaps more than at any other time before, of the truth that Am Yisrael Chai.

'Will encourage our enemies'

UK Chief Rabbi criticizes suspension of arms sales to Israel

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes British government’s decision to suspend some of its arms sales to Israel: It will not help to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages, nor contribute to the peaceful future we wish and pray for.

Following cancer diagnosis:

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

The prayer beseeches G-d to prolong the King's days, 'so that he may continue to rule over our nation in good health and happiness.'

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Naso (Diaspora): Why is peace like a suitcase?

Peace contains everything for a good life.

'Historic for Anglo Jewry:'

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives Knighthood

Rabbi Mirvis knighted by King Charles as Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to interfaith dialogue, education.

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A question and answer that might surprise you

This week, we have a lesson in woodwork - that isn't really about wood at all.

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Siddur for people with learning disabilities launched in the UK

A siddur designed for people with learning disabilities will soon be available in the UK.

UK chief rabbi calls for community action on climate change

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is urging the UK Jewish community to take action on climate change.

UK Chief Rabbi: Assisted dying bill is 'profoundly disquieting'

Rabbi Mirvis joins Catholic and Anglican leaders in joint statement opposing Assisted Dying Bill on its second reading in UK parliament.

UK Jewish community horrified by murder of MP David Amess

Longtime lawmaker remembered as a great friend of the British Jewish community and of Israel.

Ki Teitsei: The real reason we love to give food

Food: making it, sharing it, giving it. so deeply ingrained in Jewish culture. Why it's important to give, even where food isn't lacking!

Rabbinic group says criticism of UK Chief Rabbi 'inappropriate'

1500+ rabbis commend UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis for maintaining Torah standards.

'We remember Prince Philip's affection for the Jewish community'

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: I enjoyed conversations with the Duke of Edinburgh, during which I was deeply moved by his extraordinary sense of duty

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Pesach: This is the guarantee for our survival!

The Haggadah contains a word that tells what guarantees the survival of the Jewish People.

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Parshat HaChodesh: Rosh Hashanah at the start of the 7th month?

The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat HaChodesh.

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Don’t just complain!

A great person is somebody who is not only able to tell you what’s wrong but who can provide a constructive solution for you.

UK: 400-person Jewish wedding broken up by police

UK Chief Rabbi: "A shameful desecration of all that we hold dear. Such illegal behaviour is abhorred by majority of the Jewish community"

What is the hallmark of a great leader?

What did Moses mean by a nation appearing to be like sheep who have no shepherd? There is always a shepherd when there is a flock of sheep.

Do you know a Hebrew word comprised of the same 4 letters?

It is a Hebrew letter that cannot stand alone, and that very property and its meaning symbolizes unty.

British synagogues close amid coronavirus epidemic

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says Torah obligation to protect life transcends other considerations in closing of synagogues throughout Britain

'Action is what is needed when it comes to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, speaks to Arutz Sheva at gala event of Fifth World Holocaust Forum.

British chief rabbi disinvited from London Siyum Hashas event

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis invited, then disinvited from London event marking completion of study of the Talmud.

A menorah in central London

'This is how we light the world'

MK Pnina Tamano-Shata in London: Hanukkah symbolizes the triumph of hope and belief over despair.

British politician: Chief Rabbi must be dancing in the street

Baroness Jenny Tonge says "pro-Israel lobby" won the British election by lying about Labour leader.

UK Chief Rabbi: Concerns about anti-Semitism remain

The election may be over, but anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry remain, warns Chief Rabbi of UK.

Father of British chief rabbi passes away

Late Rabbi Mirvis was Rabbi of Claremont and Wynberg Hebrew Congregations in Cape Town. Also served as Rabbi in Benoni.

"Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism"

President Rivlin meets UK Chief Rabbi in London

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

In op-ed ahead of December election, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says "poison" has taken root in Labour party.

Watch: The Rabbi and the Prince

UK Chief Rabbi welcomes Prince of Wales at Belfast synagogue.

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UK Chief Rabbi 'concerned about Labor, anti-Semitism growing'

'Anti-Semitism on rise, most of all we're worried about Labour Party,' Rabbi Mirvis says.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

UK Chief Rabbi salutes Holocaust survivors

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says survivors 'have been absolutely determined to teach the world about love, unity tolerance and peace.'

Right-wing pundit hit for tying chief rabbi to synagogue attack

British right-wing commentator and member of Canada's Rebel Media comes under fire for tying UK chief rabbi to Pittsburgh massacre.

WATCH: What is more important than our Shuls?

D’var Torah for Parashat Balak from the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

UK Chief Rabbi: Prince William's visit is historic

'He told me how important he saw it was for him to be a role model for all of society but in particular for people of his generation.'

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins Prince William at Yad Vashem

Prince William struck by 'terrifying scale' of Holocaust during tour of Yad Vashem with UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

British chief rabbi calls for more inclusiveness for LGBTQ Jews

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis tells over 100 Orthodox rabbis to be more open to LGBTQ Jews in the synagogue.

Top UK Sephardi Rabbi will no longer serve as religious judge

Britain's top Sephardi Rabbi apologizes for 'inappropriate' remarks on homosexuality.

British rabbi's remark on homosexuality causes a stir

Can Torah-true rabbis support homosexuality? No, but can they help homosexuals find a place in observant Jewwish society?

British chief rabbi calls for tolerance following terror attack

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis calls on Britons to remain committed to the values of peace and tolerance after deadly London attack.

UK chief rabbi says Labour anti-Semitism is worrying

Chief rabbi of Britain says Labour members have become more open and confident in expressing anti-Semitic feelings.

Britain's Chief Rabbi OK with women reciting Kaddish

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says women who want to say mourner's prayer should be supported.

UK Chief Rabbi in first ever visit to India

Rabbi Mirvis makes historic visit highlighting Jewish organizations’ commitment to aiding the needy in Indian slums and 'repair the world.'

Islam as a 'second faith' in Jewish schools – and vice-versa

Muslim and Jewish schools in Britain are planning to teach their students the other's religion.

'Clash' Between Netanyahu and UK Chief Rabbi Never Happened

Comments by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis over 'settlement building' were totally misrepresented, source tells Arutz Sheva. Why?

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UK Chief Rabbi's Ambitious Plan to Fight Jewish Apathy

Somewhere along the line Jews lost touch with what synagogues are actually for; UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is determined to fix that.

UK Anchor Tells Chief Rabbi Israel to Blame for Anti-Semitism

'Israel has poured fuel on anti-Semitism,' poses British anchor in TV interview with rabbi, throwing out 'settlements,' 'occupation.'

Britain Announces New Holocaust Memorial

Announcement comes on 70th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation, as Cameron pledges UK will 'keep its promise to remember' Nazi genocide.