Chief Rabbi writes prayer to mark Balfour Declaration centenary

“Our awareness of such a blessing makes a prayer of thanksgiving a most appropriate way to mark this special anniversary."

Balfour Shabbat will include a series of events on November 3 and 4 across the spectrum of Jewish denominations, with lectures, debates and Friday night dinners planned.

Gillian Merron, on behalf of the Balfour100 steering committee planning the centenary celebrations, said: “It is deeply welcome that the Chief Rabbi has composed a prayer to commemorate this momentous occasion.

“This is a key moment in Jewish history and deserves to be marked in such an appropriate way.”

The text of the prayer is expected to released next week.