Ephraim Mirvis

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Yehuda Yaakov Refson, a senior rabbi in England, dies of coronavirus

The longtime Chabad emissary to the northern city of Leeds was 73.

By Cnaan Liphshiz March 24, 2020 1:56 pm

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Jacob Gross at the yeshiva and synagogue on Canvey Island, UK on Dec. 13, 2019. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Jews in the United Kingdom prepare for distancing as Britain adapts to coronavirus

Britain has been slower than most other Western countries to impose limitations aimed at curbing the pandemic.

March 19, 2020 1:56 pm

London synagogue hosts Muslim mayor, chief rabbi for post-Ramadan feast

Dozens of students, including from Jewish institutions, were among more than 100 people on hand for the Iftar dinner.

June 1, 2018 11:14 am

British PM Cameron praises Shabbat project

October 21, 2015 1:15 pm

Netanyahu to U.K. chief rabbi: ‘Settlements are not the issue’

September 11, 2015 2:46 pm

Sky News sorry for Gaza images during chief rabbi interview on Holocaust

February 6, 2015 9:41 am

Britain’s new chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, is sworn in

September 1, 2013 12:15 pm

As new chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis faces a fractious British Jewry

By Miriam Shaviv December 20, 2012 4:07 pm

Meir Soloveichik reportedly in consideration for Britain’s chief rabbi

By Debra Rubin July 13, 2012 2:48 pm

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