British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Britain’s chief rabbi defends Israel’s right to host Eurovision

The comments were in response to an open letter from 50 public figures calling on the BBC to demand that the event’s venue be changed or to not participate.

By Marcy Oster February 3, 2019 1:10 pm

Britain’s chief rabbi publishes guide for Orthodox schools on providing support for LGBT students

The guide calls for a zero-tolerance approach to homophobic or transphobic bullying, despite a biblical prohibition against homosexual acts.

September 6, 2018 11:34 am

British chief rabbi urges countrymen to stay tolerant in face of London Bridge attack

In the wake of the attacks that killed seven, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said the "values of peace and tolerance" will defeat "the evil of terror."

June 4, 2017 8:20 am

In England, Christmas week of Jewish study means outreach to Sikhs and Muslims

By Andrew Silow-Carroll December 28, 2016 3:38 pm

Hundreds of voters, including chief rabbi, turned away in heavily Jewish London borough

May 5, 2016 1:04 pm

British chief rabbi: Comfort, support women who want to say Mourner’s Kaddish

January 21, 2016 7:13 am

British Chief Rabbi supports teaching Islam in Jewish schools

December 17, 2015 10:15 am

U.K. chief rabbi: Report incidents of sexual assault ‘without delay’

May 27, 2015 7:25 am

Chief Rabbi Mirvis makes landmark address to Limmud UK

December 23, 2013 4:13 pm

Britain’s chief rabbi calls for ban on partnership minyans

December 19, 2013 9:28 am

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