Tag: Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Miriam Lorie's graduation from Yeshivat Maharat and her leadership at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood mark a significant moment for British Jewry, as Orthodox female rabbis are making strides in leading communities despite some resistance from traditional Jewish law and the Chief Rabbi.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has expressed support for the government's plan to remove the restrictions on the number of students admitted based on religion in free schools, noting that faith-based education can shape exceptional citizens.
Sadiq Khan's recent apology to the Chief Rabbi for implying that the Rabbi criticized him due to being a Muslim rather than on merit has sparked controversy.
The text warns against the dangers of naive interfaith engagement within the Jewish community, highlighting instances where individuals and organizations involved in interfaith work may inadvertently lend support to extremist or problematic groups.
The Chief Rabbi and the United Synagogue are initiating a comprehensive review of Jewish schools in the UK to ensure they foster a deep love and understanding of Judaism in students, beyond just knowledge acquisition.
Various letters to the editor discuss different aspects of Jewish communal leadership and events.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, was a highly influential figure in Anglo-Jewry and the global Jewish community.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer.
Israel's new chief rabbis were selected after a contentious process that highlighted the deep-rooted issues within the rabbinical institution.
The text discusses differing perspectives on political and religious developments in the Jewish world, focusing on critiques of figures like Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and discussions about Arab-Israeli relations and Jewish cooking.