Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

A message of hope

A message of appreciation for the "B'nei Yisrael" - the children of the State of Israel.

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A nation that rises like a lion

Praying for Israel's success.

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The symbolism of the desert

There are many explanations as to the significance of deserts, of wildernesses, within our tradition.

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Make those moments last.

D’var Torah for Parshat Behar: Ramban says that Yovel, the Jubilee year in our parasha, means taking something forward.

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Watch: Address on Yom Ha'atzmaut

There was an incredible atmosphere at the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut service, organized by Bnei Akiva UK and hosted by Finchley United Synagogue.

The deeper meaning of numbers

Six, seven, eight and nine - what ideas do they signify?

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The taste of Pesach: D’var Torah for Isru Chag

At the end of a long and wonderfully fulfilling festival, we don’t just want to put it behind us. The Miouna keeps the festival spirit alive, but we have to keep it in our hearts as well.

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The essence of our Passover Seder

D’var Torah ahead of Pesach.

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One of the greatest parables I have ever read…

How can I accept irrational commandments?

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Family first. D’var Torah for Purim

What did Joseph and Mordechai have in common?

Hypocritical UK Muslim "leaders" expose hatred of the Chief Rabbi

You will not find any condemnation from them for the October 7 massacre, just for Chief Rabbi Mirvis' unabashed Zionism. Op-ed.

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The joyful times to come…

Our hope is that with the beginning of this month of Adar, our joy will not only grow throughout this month but continue to increase as we move forward.

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Mishpatim: To see or be seen…?

As far as the Temple was concerned, it was important not only to be seen but also to see. What about other situations?

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Every child is the one and only.

Honoring one's father and mother is only one of two lessons on family life in the parasha.

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Leadership that lasts

D’var Torah for Parshat Beshalach.

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Never again

In the face of wickedness, there is no room for patience.

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Fasting on a Friday? D’var Torah for Asarah B’Tevet/ and halakhot

Asarah B’Tevet was the original cause—the first event that, had a domino effect, setting many other tragic events in motion. (See selected Halakhot for this year's fast, that falls on a Friday, at end)

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How to make your voice heard

D’var Torah for Parshat Vayigash.

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First, establish the facts…

If you want to solve a problem, you need to have the facts, whether they are needed to solve Pharaoh's dreams or the was in Gaza and Lebanon.

UK Chief Rabbi says Met failing to protect Jews

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticizes London police for failing to ensure that a Saturday protest planned for next month will not target local synagogues.

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How can we bring peace between rivals?

Parashat Vayeishev portrays the dilemma of Jacob and his rival sons.

What will our monuments look like?

A person’s l.egacy is not confined to a physical marker

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Vayetzei: How do you respond to your dreams?

Our dream, right now, is “Beshuv Hashem et-shivat Tziyyon” — “May Hashem enable the captives of Zion to come home.”

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What can be learnt from Eisav’s favourite outfit?

What is your most favourite outfit of clothing? For what special occasion did you wear it?

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The Akeida was a major misunderstanding

So what was this all about?

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Words produce light - for Parashat Noach

There is a message in the meanings of two Hebrew words in this week's Torah reading.

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Our tradition demands hope

D’var Torah ahead of midnight Selichot,

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We must be happy; we’ve got no choice

Yesterday's parsha has a message that will get us throught these challenging times.

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Watch: Remembering and never forgetting?

Why a dual imperative?

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Keeping the peace in our homes

Through just walking into our homes and looking at the mezuzah, we are reminded of the importance of compromise.

Re’eh:

Thirsty for Torah

Should we take water to people, or should we wait for them to come and ask for it?

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Hashem’s reputation is in our hands…?

The source for this is a passage of the Torah we all know by heart.

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Words of encouragement. D’var Torah for Parshat Devarim

The Bracha that Moshe Rabbeinu gives to the Jewish people over all ages is found in this parasha.

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The best way to influence people

People will most likely be influenced by you, if they know that you love them.

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Korach: ‘One word says it all’

What was at the root of this machloket, this conflict?

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‘Our children are watching’.

D’var Torah for Parshat Shelach Lecha.

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Behaalotcha: Two key features of outstanding Jewish leadership

A true leader is somebody who guarantees that the community doesn’t only feel the presence of Hashem in Shul, in the sanctuary, but wherever we are. And there is another key feature.

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The safe rooms that were not so safe

Please Hashem protect the State of Israel from those with cruel intent, who seek to destroy Her.

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Through what merit is the Jewish people saved?

D’var Torah for Parshat Bechukotai.

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From where do we know that ten men constitute a minyan?

D’var Torah for Parshat Emor

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Kedoshim:"It doesn’t make sense"

So often, we feel that the only predictable element of what’s happening in the world is its unpredictability.

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‘After death we say holy things’

The Rambam tells us that the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem is the mitzvah of ‘Kol beit Yisrael’,

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Readings for your Seder table 5784

A series of readings to choose from for your Seder table, offering an opportunity to highlight important themes for Israel and the Jewish people in these challenging times.

Parshat Tazria: The happiest month?

From the month of Nisan, we are taught that it is not just during times of sorrow that we should empathise with others, it is also when they are happy.

Shmini: What are the two middle words of the Torah?

In pre-computer times, the scribes knew how many words and how many letters there were in the entire Torah.

Tzav: Here is a riddle for you:

What it says on the tin should be what you find within it.

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The true meaning of Shalom: Shabbat for Israel

From the entrance to Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, a message for Shabbat Shalom.

Do you know the minor festivals this weekend?

Did you know that this Friday and Shabbat there are some minor festivals on the Jewish calendar?

There are seven words in our tradition for a gift

The longest single word palindrome is ‘Venatnu’, in the book of Shemot. What does it symbolize?

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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.'

Beshalach: Where did musical instruments come from?

What extraordinary faith brought the women to take musical instruments with them to the desert!

Vaera: Miracle within a miracle

Fire and water intertwined - so can we.

Shemot: A phenomenon of this war

There is a phenomenon associated with the current tragic war, which we must preserve well beyond it.

Jacob never died

This profound and extraordinary statement is recorded in the Gemara.

The crucial ingredient for Jewish survival

This week, the Chief Rabbi identifies the crucial ingredient for Jewish survival over thousands of years.

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.

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 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.

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Bring them home

The Chief Rabbi addressing thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas.