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Ephraim Mirvis

File: Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally is greeted by Rabbi Charley Baginsky (center) and Rabbi Josh Levy as she arrives for a visit to the to Sternberg Centre to meet with the Jewish community in Finchley, London, May 14, 2026 (Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images, JTA)
July 14, 2026, 11:07 am
Church of England urges study of Palestinian Christian document accusing Israel of genocide
Text ‘risks undermining decades of careful relationship-building’ between Christians and Jews, warns UK’s chief rabbi
By Kelly Hartog
Participants at a rally against antisemitism in London, May 10, 2026. (Screenshot/YouTube)
May 10, 2026, 8:41 pm
Facing ‘epidemic of hate,’ UK Jews hold Downing Street rally decrying antisemitism
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
By Zev Stub
This aerial image shows burnt-out ambulances in a parking area along a street in the Golders Green neighborhood of north London on March 23, 2026, after the ambulances run by a Jewish volunteer organization were set on fire overnight. (Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)
March 23, 2026, 10:22 pm
‘We are scared, terrified’: London Jews on edge after antisemitic arson attack
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
By Agencies
People visit the Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp, in Oswiecim, Poland, January 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
January 21, 2026, 2:35 pm
Number of UK schools marking Holocaust Remembrance Day drops nearly 60% since Oct. 7
‘I fear for what will happen this year,’ British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis writes of the annual memorial to be held January 27
By Zev Stub
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at the international conference on combating antisemitism in Jerusalem, March 27, 2025 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 22, 2025, 4:31 pm
Despite far-right lineup, government hopes antisemitism confab will avoid blowup
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’
By Zev Stub
President Isaac Herzog speaks during a ceremony at the United Nations to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, at UN headquarters in New York City on January 27, 2025. (UN screenshot)
March 19, 2025, 9:39 pm
Herzog offers compromise to salvage controversial antisemitism conference
President will host a private meeting with Jewish leaders at his home, without far-right European politicians many find objectionable
By Zev Stub
Britain's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, addresses the crowd during a 'Vigil for Israel,' opposite the entrance to Downing Street, in London, October 9, 2023. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
March 17, 2025, 9:45 pm
UK chief rabbi joins those exiting Israeli antisemitism confab over far-right invitees
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’
By Zev Stub
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers remarks at the Holocaust Educational Trust's annual appeal dinner, Sep. 16, 2024. (Screenshot via YouTube/via JTA)
September 20, 2024, 7:44 am
UK’s Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial, mandate Holocaust education
Citing antisemitism spike post-Oct. 7, British PM pledges to build long-awaited memorial next to parliament ‘proudly, unapologetically’; says he will visit Auschwitz
By Jackie Hajdenberg
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, on January 26, 2017, in London, England. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
September 3, 2024, 8:20 am
UK chief rabbi slams government’s decision to suspend arms licenses to Israel
Ephraim Mirvis warns move feeds into ‘falsehoods’ of genocide in Gaza, will encourage Israel’s enemies
By ToI Staff
Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom Husam Zomlot attending the Doha Forum in Qatar, in a handout image provided by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2023. (Marwan Tahatah / MOFA QATAR / AFP)
January 21, 2024, 5:53 am
British pro-Palestinians heckle ‘collaborator’ PA envoy, Labour MP urging ceasefire
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’
By Jacob Magid, AP and ToI Staff
Israeli security seen next to burnt cars at the entrance to the Gaza border community of Kibbutz Be'eri, October 9, 2023. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
October 10, 2023, 3:06 pm
Orthodox group holds virtual prayer, with chair’s son missing near Gaza
Doron Perez, the head of Zionist Orthodox organization World Mizrachi, has one son missing, while another was shot in the leg during battle
By Ron Kampeas
Britain's King Charles III (left) meets Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis during a reception with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace in London on September 16, 2022. (Aaron Chown / AFP)
From the WebMay 9, 2023, 4:05 pm
UK chief rabbi says palace officials helped him keep Shabbat during coronation
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
By Jenni Frazer
Britain's King Charles III departs Westminster Abbey after his coronation ceremony in London, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
May 7, 2023, 3:36 pm
UK chief rabbi thanks King Charles for coronation sleepover at palace
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
By ToI Staff
Then-Britain's Prince Charles, right, speaks with chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis during a visit to Yavneh College, an Orthodox Jewish School, in north London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. (Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP)
May 5, 2023, 7:04 pm
King Charles praised for helping chief rabbi observe Shabbat at coronation
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
By Jitendra Joshi
Britain's King Charles III (left) meets Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis during a reception with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace in London on September 16, 2022. (Aaron Chown / AFP)
May 5, 2023, 4:28 am
From Shabbat arrangements to Jerusalem oil: Jewish details of King Charles coronation
In first, representatives of Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, and Zoroastrian communities, among others, to be incorporated into proceedings for Saturday royal ceremony
By Deborah Danan and Gabe Friedman
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