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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

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In Dublin last night, I was delighted to induct Rabbi Yoni Wieder into office as Chief Rabbi of Ireland and to pay tribute to the outstanding leadership Rabbi Yoni and Rebbetzen Olivia are giving to the Irish Jewish community.

In Dublin last night, I was delighted to induct Rabbi Yoni Wieder into office as Chief Rabbi of Ireland and to pay tribute to the outstanding leadership Rabbi Yoni and Rebbetzen Olivia are giving to the Irish Jewish community.
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Watch the Chief Rabbi's full address at the annual Bnei Akiva Yom Ha'atzmaut event, sending the clearest possible message that we will not allow Zionism to be defined by those with hatred in their hearts.

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It is harrowing to read reports of an alleged terror attack targeting the Jewish community. I’d like to thank British security services and the Police for their tireless work to keep our country and our communities safe. I also thank the Community Security Trust (CST) for

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“We are strong because we are united.”

It was wonderful to see so many people at the UJIA Yom Ha’atzmaut Business Breakfast in London this morning, to celebrate the State of Israel and the vital work of UJIA both here in the United Kingdom and in Israel.

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“We are Zionists, and we are proud of it!”

Last night, there was standing room only at Finchley United Synagogue for the annual Bnei Akiva UK Yom Ha’atzmaut event, sending the clearest possible message that we will not allow Zionism to be defined by those with hatred in their

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May our suffering of the recent past give way to happiness, and peace and security for all.

My message on Yom Ha'atzmaut this year.

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Many gratulations to President-elect Phil Rosenberg as well as Adrian Cohen, Andrew Gilbert, Jeremy Michelson and Ben Crowne on being elected as the new Honorary Officers of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. May all of their endeavours on behalf of our community be blessed.

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My first event as President-elect. Moving Yom HaZikaron service at Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, organised by United Synagogue. A big thank you to Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis for the kind words. Looking forward to working together for the good of the UK Jewish community and Israel.
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My first event as President-elect. Moving Yom HaZikaron service at Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, organised by @UnitedSynagogue. A big thank you to @chiefrabbi for the kind words. Looking forward to working together for the good of the UK Jewish community and Israel. 🇬🇧 🇮🇱
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Hashem also has a Yom Hazikaron… it is Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Watch the full, deeply moving Yom Hazikaron ceremony, organised by the United Synagogue at Hampstead Garden Suburb Shul here:

theus.tv/yomhazikaron57…

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This year our Yom Hazikaron commemorations and Yom Ha’aztmaut celebrations will feel very different.

They will feel different because the worst pogrom in Israel’s history is now seared for all time upon our collective consciousness.

Because the number of innocent women, men and

This year our Yom Hazikaron commemorations and Yom Ha’aztmaut celebrations will feel very different. They will feel different because the worst pogrom in Israel’s history is now seared for all time upon our collective consciousness. Because the number of innocent women, men and
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'Together, we will keep Jewish students safe on our campuses.”

The Prime Minister and leading universities met today in Downing Street to discuss efforts to tackle antisemitism on campus and protect Jewish students.

There is no place in our society for antisemitism.

'Together, we will keep Jewish students safe on our campuses.” The Prime Minister and leading universities met today in Downing Street to discuss efforts to tackle antisemitism on campus and protect Jewish students. There is no place in our society for antisemitism.
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Reasoned debate must never be allowed to give way to hateful invective nor earnest activism to descend into demonisation or even violence.
Universities have a responsibility to act.
I am grateful to the Government for the leadership that they are showing on this critically

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Thank you for joining us at our UK Jewish Community National Holocaust Commemoration. Join us next year as we commemorate 80 years since the end of the Shoah. Missed the ceremony? Watch it back here: yomhashoah.org.uk

Thank you for joining us at our UK Jewish Community National Holocaust Commemoration. Join us next year as we commemorate 80 years since the end of the Shoah. Missed the ceremony? Watch it back here: yomhashoah.org.uk
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“We as a nation will always strive to remember the lessons of the Holocaust.”

It was an honour to address the annual Yom HaShoah UK ceremony in London, on the site of the proposed Holocaust Memorial outside Parliament yesterday in the company of Holocaust survivors,

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