Ephraim Mirvis
Two arrested for connection to attempted arson of London's Finchley Reform Synagogue
Two suspects were arrested after attempting to set fire to Finchley Reform Synagogue in London using petrol bombs, though the attack was unsuccessful.
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Chief rabbi criticizes UK gov’t for rewarding Hamas captors with state at London hostage march
'A profound betrayal': Chief Rabbi Mirvis slams UK Palestinian state recognition plan
Chief Rabbi Mirvis: antisemitism has taken root in UK's Labour
The party's response has been "utterly inadequate," Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth writes.
UK Chief Rabbi composes blessing honoring women ahead of Simhat Torah
Traditionally, on the Jewish holiday, distinguished male members of the community are appointed Chatan Torah and Chatan Beresheet. United Synagogues introduced an Eishet Chayil honor for women.
UK chief rabbi says call to move Eurovision harms peace
'Whereas peacemakers seek dialogue and common ground, for more than a decade the BDS movement has pursued a campaign of division and demonization,' says Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Britain’s chief rabbi supports LGBT students with school guide
The booklet in some cases employs Torah values to show the school leaders how to teach students to deal with the issue, such as not speaking ill of others.
Outcry by UK Jewry as Labour adopts controversial antisemitism guidelines
The guidelines are mostly taken from the widely accepted International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definitions, but omit four critical clauses.
Your Jewish guide to the royal wedding
Neither the UK chief rabbi nor Israeli ambassador will be in attendance, but which Jews will be, and is Markle's dress designed by an Israeli?
British chief rabbi calls for more inclusiveness for LGBTQ Jews
Following the resolution of the controversy, Mirvis said he was “appalled” by the behavior of those who rejected Dweck’s teachings.