Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
@chiefrabbi
Placing responsibility at the heart of Jewish life; motivating and inspiring our local and global societies in the UK, the Commonwealth and the world.
A Message of Hope During Challenging Times: Dvar Torah for Parashat Pinchas.
Ben Wahlhaus is an Israeli lawyer who spent over a decade in the IDF’s International Law Department, advising on some of the most complex international law issues that arise in the IDF’s activities, both in peace time and in conflict. In this thoughtful conversation, he speaks…
During their captivity in Gaza, Israeli hostage Emily Damari tried to give up her place on a release list so that Keith Siegel who was in far worse health could go free instead. Watch the full conversation with Keith and Aviva Siegel here: youtube.com/watch?v=h7IwPM…
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists invaded Dr Shoshan Haran's home in Be’eri, southern Israel, and murdered her husband and her younger sister. Dr. Haran herself was kidnapped and held captive by Hamas in Gaza together with her daughter, her grandkids, her sister in-law and…
On October 7, 2023, Tal Shoham was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza for 505 days. This is the harrowing story of his capture, his time in captivity and his release. In this powerful interview, he speaks about survival, resilience, and the quiet defiance it took to…
On October 7, 2023, Eitan Horn and his brother Yair were kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza. Eitan remains in captivity to this day. His sister-in-law, Dalia, has become his voice, challenging silence, urging diplomacy, and calling on and global leaders to secure their…
The message from former Hamas hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel in London tonight: Never ever lose hope. 🎗️
“We were so deprived of oxygen, it took me three weeks just to think straight.” In an interview with @chiefrabbi, Tal Shoham shares his story of resilience and strength, having survived 505 days in Gaza. Hear his story now. 🎥 @JewishChron @JewishNewsUK
🎗️ On October 7, Aviva and Keith Siegel were kidnapped from their home in kibbutz Kfar Aza. Aviva was held by Hamas for 51 days. Keith was only freed in February after 484 days in captivity. Join us for their first speaking engagement in the UK to hear their first-hand testimony…
Twenty years on from the 7/7 bombings, we remember the 52 lives so cruelly taken, and stand with all who still carry the pain of that day. The attack was intended to divide us - instead, it revealed the strength of our shared humanity. Our society stood tall then, and we must…

Must read, full article by Chief Rabbi Mirvis: thetimes.com/uk/religion/ar…
We express our full solidarity with the Melbourne Jewish community, following an attempted arson attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, while 20 Jews were praying inside, attacks on diners at a Jewish-owned restaurant and the torching of cars owned by Jews, all within…