The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ephraim-mirvis/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:45:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ephraim Mirvis | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ephraim-mirvis/ 32 32 Facing ‘epidemic of hate,’ UK Jews hold Downing Street rally decrying antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-epidemic-of-hate-uk-jews-hold-downing-street-rally-decrying-antisemitism/ Sun, 10 May 2026 17:41:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820412 As many as 20,000 come out on Sunday afternoon; speakers warn that attacks on Jews pose a threat to the country’s democratic values

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]]> ‘We are scared, terrified’: London Jews on edge after antisemitic arson attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-are-scared-terrified-london-jews-on-edge-after-antisemitic-arson-attack/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:22:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3785592 No arrests yet, as new Iran-linked terror group claims responsibility for burning of four community ambulances next to Golders Green synagogue; counterterror police investigating

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]]> Number of UK schools marking Holocaust Remembrance Day drops nearly 60% since Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/number-of-uk-schools-marking-holocaust-remembrance-day-drops-nearly-60-since-oct-7/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:35:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738465 'I fear for what will happen this year,' British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis writes of the annual memorial to be held January 27

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]]> Despite far-right lineup, government hopes antisemitism confab will avoid blowup https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-far-right-lineup-government-hopes-antisemitism-confab-will-avoid-blowup/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:31:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717662 After Jewish leaders boycotted a similar conference in March due to attendance of nationalist figures, Diaspora Affairs Ministry insists upcoming event will be more 'mainstream'

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]]> Herzog offers compromise to salvage controversial antisemitism conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-offers-compromise-to-salvage-controversial-antisemitism-conference/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3506457 President will host a private meeting with Jewish leaders at his home, without far-right European politicians many find objectionable

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]]> UK chief rabbi joins those exiting Israeli antisemitism confab over far-right invitees https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-chief-rabbi-joins-those-exiting-israeli-antisemitism-confab-over-far-right-invitees/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:45:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3504678 Ephraim Mirvis says he's canceling after being 'made aware' of attendance by populist European politicians; Diaspora Ministry defends guest list as aimed at those with 'different views'

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]]> UK’s Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial, mandate Holocaust education https://www.timesofisrael.com/uks-starmer-pledges-to-build-holocaust-memorial-mandate-holocaust-education/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:44:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3379497 Citing antisemitism spike post-Oct. 7, British PM pledges to build long-awaited memorial next to parliament 'proudly, unapologetically'; says he will visit Auschwitz

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]]> UK chief rabbi slams government’s decision to suspend arms licenses to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-chief-rabbi-slams-governments-decision-to-suspend-arms-licenses-to-israel/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:20:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3367362 Ephraim Mirvis warns move feeds into 'falsehoods' of genocide in Gaza, will encourage Israel's enemies

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]]> British pro-Palestinians heckle ‘collaborator’ PA envoy, Labour MP urging ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-pro-palestinians-heckle-collaborator-pa-envoy-labour-mp-urging-ceasefire/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:53:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205531 Activists disrupt separate appearances in London by Husam Zomlot, David Lammy; UK chief rabbi: ‘Genocide’ accusations aimed at ‘tearing open the still gaping wound of the Holocaust'

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]]> Orthodox group holds virtual prayer, with chair’s son missing near Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-group-holds-virtual-prayer-with-chairs-son-missing-near-gaza/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:06:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3118194 Doron Perez, the head of Zionist Orthodox organization World Mizrachi, has one son missing, while another was shot in the leg during battle

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]]> UK chief rabbi says palace officials helped him keep Shabbat during coronation https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/chief-rabbis-clarence-house-sleepover-someone-walked-ahead-so-we-didnt-trigger-automatic-lights/ Tue, 09 May 2023 13:05:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3011443 Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife were overnight guests at St. James's Palace, where attendants walked in front of them to ensure they did not trip lights on

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]]> UK chief rabbi thanks King Charles for coronation sleepover at palace https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-chief-rabbi-thanks-king-charles-for-coronation-sleepover-at-palace/ Sun, 07 May 2023 12:36:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3010009 Ephraim Mirvis tweets gratitude to British royals who put him and his wife up for the night at St. James Palace, enabling Orthodox cleric to walk to Shabbat ceremony

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]]> King Charles praised for helping chief rabbi observe Shabbat at coronation https://www.timesofisrael.com/king-charles-praised-for-helping-chief-rabbi-observe-shabbat-at-coronation/ Fri, 05 May 2023 16:04:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3009275 Ephraim Mirvis touts 'respectful, sensitive' way that royal office handled situation, including inviting him and his wife to spend the night at St. James's Palace

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]]> From Shabbat arrangements to Jerusalem oil: Jewish details of King Charles coronation https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewish-details-of-king-charles-coronation-shabbat-arrangements-jerusalem-oil/ Fri, 05 May 2023 01:28:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3009007 In first, representatives of Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, and Zoroastrian communities, among others, to be incorporated into proceedings for Saturday royal ceremony

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]]> Herzogs to represent Israel at weekend’s coronation of King Charles III in London https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzogs-to-represent-israel-at-coronation-of-king-charles-iii-in-london/ Tue, 02 May 2023 11:24:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3007033 President, wife to attend Buckingham Palace reception, will walk to Westminster Abbey on Shabbat; religious leaders' greeting won't be amplified due to Jewish participants

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