January 21, 2016
9:45 pm

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis gives a speech as he attends a Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony at Central Hall Westminster, January 27, 2015. (AP/Chris Jackson)

UK chief rabbi: Support women who say mourner’s prayer

Ephraim Mirvis backs booklet urging synagogues to welcome women reciting Kaddish in public

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

August 5, 2015
6:32 am

Illustrative image of homes on Hamilton Terrace in London's St. John's Wood from Google Street View

UK chief rabbi’s former residence, ‘valued around £10 million,’ sold

From the web Jewish News: Two years after Ephraim Mirvis decides not to live there, United Synagogue sells property

January 22, 2015
5:42 am

Rabbi Steven Wernick (photo credit: United Synagogue/JTA)

Conservative United Synagogue selling NY office

Amid financial difficulties, organization announces $15.9 million sale of two-floor condo in midtown Manhattan

By JTA

September 17, 2013
8:23 pm

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (YouTube screenshot)

Mirvis first UK chief rabbi to attend Limmud

Newly instated leader welcomes ‘opportunity to teach Torah to large numbers of people who want to learn’

By JTA

June 12, 2013
12:35 pm

United Synagogue confident in face of budget gap

Deficit leading to ‘deferral’ of college program Koach

May 22, 2013
8:45 pm

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks speaks with Sir David Frost (photo credit: Yakir Zur)

Legendary interviewer speaks with Britain’s chief rabbi

Intra-Jewish differences, same-sex marriage, and the nature of God: Notes from an evening in honor of the retiring Lord Jonathan Sacks

By Miriam Shaviv

April 27, 2013
9:58 am

Judy Heicklen, Michele Vogel and Doreen Samuels, panelists at the US Women event. photo credit: (courtesy)

Keep calm and vote for women

For the first time, in elections next month, women are seeking leadership roles at London’s Orthodox synagogues. But some positions remain out-of-bounds

By Miriam Shaviv

March 16, 2013
3:00 pm

Participants at JOFA's inaugural London meeting brainstorm issues of concern. (Courtesy of JOFA)

Orthodox women’s group sets sights on Jewish life in UK

New British branch of US organization seeks greater female involvement at synagogues and better religious education for women

By Miriam Shaviv

December 20, 2012
10:31 am

Like it or not, next chief rabbi plans to speak for all of UK Jewry

Appointed Monday, Ephraim Mirvis tells Times of Israel he intends to represent all streams of Judaism — even those that don’t see him as their leader

By Miriam Shaviv

December 17, 2012
9:58 pm

UK Jewry names its next chief rabbi

Appointment of South African-born Ephraim Mirvis ends delay-filled selection process

By Miriam Shaviv

December 11, 2012
12:35 pm

The next UK chief rabbi will need a whole new roadmap

Rabbis must expand offerings beyond ceremony to inspiration, leadership and intellectual engagement

By David Lapin

December 5, 2012
11:13 pm

Orthodox women praying. (illustrative photo: Mariam Alster/Flash90)

Women may gain right to lead Orthodox synagogue boards in Britain

Impending decision would grant both genders the right to chair United Synagogue congregations

By Miriam Shaviv

November 29, 2012
10:44 am

Looking for the wrong man for the Chief Rabbi job

British Jewry desperately needs a bold leader not a lofty figurehead

By Shmuley Boteach

November 27, 2012
6:44 pm

Rabbi David Lapin's business background adds a unique dimension to his potential candidacy for chief rabbi, although he says he has not been formally interviewed by the search committee. (Photo credit: Courtesy of leadbygreatness.com)

Dark horse emerges in race to become UK’s next chief rabbi

Months behind schedule and mired in infighting, contest is raising questions about the committee overseeing the selection

By Miriam Shaviv

September 23, 2012
9:58 am

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis will replace Jonathan Sacks as the head of British Jewry. (Photo credit: YouTube screenshot)

With committee gridlocked on UK chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis emerging as ‘safe choice’ candidate

Panel hopelessly divided in recent vote, leaving London-based, South African-born veteran as ‘status quo’ option

By Miriam Shaviv

Topic: United Synagogue

UK chief rabbi: Support women who say mourner’s prayer

Ephraim Mirvis backs booklet urging synagogues to welcome women reciting Kaddish in public

UK chief rabbi’s former residence, ‘valued around £10 million,’ sold

From the web Jewish News: Two years after Ephraim Mirvis decides not to live there, United Synagogue sells property

Conservative United Synagogue selling NY office

Amid financial difficulties, organization announces $15.9 million sale of two-floor condo in midtown Manhattan

Mirvis first UK chief rabbi to attend Limmud

Newly instated leader welcomes ‘opportunity to teach Torah to large numbers of people who want to learn’

United Synagogue confident in face of budget gap

Deficit leading to ‘deferral’ of college program Koach

Legendary interviewer speaks with Britain’s chief rabbi

Intra-Jewish differences, same-sex marriage, and the nature of God: Notes from an evening in honor of the retiring Lord Jonathan Sacks

Keep calm and vote for women

For the first time, in elections next month, women are seeking leadership roles at London’s Orthodox synagogues. But some positions remain out-of-bounds

Orthodox women’s group sets sights on Jewish life in UK

New British branch of US organization seeks greater female involvement at synagogues and better religious education for women

Like it or not, next chief rabbi plans to speak for all of UK Jewry

Appointed Monday, Ephraim Mirvis tells Times of Israel he intends to represent all streams of Judaism — even those that don’t see him as their leader

UK Jewry names its next chief rabbi

Appointment of South African-born Ephraim Mirvis ends delay-filled selection process

The next UK chief rabbi will need a whole new roadmap

Rabbis must expand offerings beyond ceremony to inspiration, leadership and intellectual engagement

Women may gain right to lead Orthodox synagogue boards in Britain

Impending decision would grant both genders the right to chair United Synagogue congregations

Looking for the wrong man for the Chief Rabbi job

British Jewry desperately needs a bold leader not a lofty figurehead

Dark horse emerges in race to become UK’s next chief rabbi

Months behind schedule and mired in infighting, contest is raising questions about the committee overseeing the selection

With committee gridlocked on UK chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis emerging as ‘safe choice’ candidate

Panel hopelessly divided in recent vote, leaving London-based, South African-born veteran as ‘status quo’ option

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