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A young girl gives blood at a Magen David Adom emergency services blood donation mobile center on July 9, 2008. (Daniel Dreifuss/Flash90)
December 6, 2017, 4:12 am
London Muslims give blood at synagogue for Mitzvah Day
Annual British Jewish community charity drive sees several interfaith efforts, inspiring other initiatives
By JTA
Shakeel Begg (Screen capture: YouTube)
From the WebSeptember 4, 2017, 6:16 pm
UK synagogue hosts Muslim cleric who urged ‘jihad against the Jews’
Members of Catford and Bromley United Synagogue criticize leadership’s decision to invite Shakeel Begg to interfaith event, Jewish News reports
Gideon D. Sylvester
May 4, 2017, 1:51 pm
Gideon D. Sylvester
While survivors are still here
The March of the Living educational program is exceptional thanks to those who witnessed the Holocaust first-hand
Illustrative: 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)
January 21, 2016, 9:45 pm
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 TOI staff
Illustrative image of homes on Hamilton Terrace in London's St. John's Wood from Google Street View
From the WebAugust 5, 2015, 6:32 am
UK chief rabbi’s former residence, ‘valued around £10 million,’ sold
Jewish News: Two years after Ephraim Mirvis decides not to live there, United Synagogue sells property
Rabbi Steven Wernick (photo credit: United Synagogue/JTA)
January 22, 2015, 5:42 am
Conservative United Synagogue selling NY office
Amid financial difficulties, organization announces $15.9 million sale of two-floor condo in midtown Manhattan
By JTA
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (YouTube screenshot)
September 17, 2013, 8:23 pm
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
Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks speaks with Sir David Frost (photo credit: Yakir Zur)
May 22, 2013, 8:45 pm
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
Judy Heicklen, Michele Vogel and Doreen Samuels, panelists at the US Women event. photo credit: (courtesy)
April 27, 2013, 9:58 am
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
Participants at JOFA's inaugural London meeting brainstorm issues of concern. (Courtesy of JOFA)
March 16, 2013, 3:00 pm
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
Britain's chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis (photo credit: John Rifkin/File)
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
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (YouTube screenshot)
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
David Lapin
December 11, 2012, 12:35 pm
David Lapin
The next UK chief rabbi will need a whole new roadmap
Rabbis must expand offerings beyond ceremony to inspiration, leadership and intellectual engagement
Orthodox women praying (illustrative photo: Mariam Alster/Flash90)
December 5, 2012, 11:13 pm
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
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