Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Chief Rabbi hails 'important step' for improved Jewish-Christian relations in Scotland

A new glossary to define key faith terms has been unveiled

By Simon Rocker

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May 23, 2023 11:36

Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis KBE, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. Byline John Nguyen/JNVisuals 02/01/2022

My surreal Shabbat at the Palace: Inside the Chief Rabbi's royal sleepover

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis made headlines across the world for his Shabbat observance at the coronation

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

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May 9, 2023 10:08

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis walks due to the Sabbath during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

'The best seats in the house? We had the best seats in the world for the coronation'

Jewish community representatives share their experiences of being involved in the momentous day

By Barry Toberman

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May 7, 2023 12:04

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

UK Shuls to mark coronation with bunting and Victoria sponge Kiddush

While Orthodox synagogues will be unable to show the proceedings at Westminster Abbey, they will be marking the royal occasion in other ways.

By Simon Rocker

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May 4, 2023 11:55

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and the newly appointed 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis leave after his induction at a ceremony at the St John's Wood Synagogue on September 1, 2013 in London, England. ( Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

By Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Charles's embrace of faith shows how just how much times have changed

Nearly a thousand years ago, a coronation was a time to weep for the Jewish community, but today, it is a time for great celebration

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May 2, 2023 09:08

Charles's embrace of faith shows how just how much times have changed

Chief Rabbi urges public to join coronation volunteering project

The project has also received the backing of the Interfaith Network and Mitzvah Day

By Jenni Frazer

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April 19, 2023 14:37

Chief Rabbi urges public to join coronation volunteering project

Senior Sephardi Rabbi joins Rabbi Mirvis in calling for unity

The call comes as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets his counterpart Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Friday

By Daniel Ben-David

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March 24, 2023 10:50

Senior Sephardi Rabbi joins Rabbi Mirvis in calling for unity

By Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Jewish unity is a sacred responsibility

We must hold fast to the principles upon which Israel was founded — respect and dignity for all of its people

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March 23, 2023 09:33

Chief Rabbi leads service honouring German Jewish footballer killed in the Holocaust

Ahead of their crucial Champions League game, Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund FC rededicated themselves to the fight against antisemitism

By Ben Bloch

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March 8, 2023 18:13

Chief Rabbi leads service honouring German Jewish footballer killed in the Holocaust

Rachel Riley and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receive honours at Windsor Castle

Idina Menzel and Chief Rabbi spotted enjoying tennis at first day of Wimbledon

Leading Reform rabbi to chair assisted dying campaign group

Why was Joseph Hertz the greatest chief rabbi?

Chief Rabbi opens Brighton's new 'Champions League' community centre

Celebrations as Jewish Care's new £47million Stanmore welfare campus is opened