Ephraim Mirvis
Ephraim Mirvis is the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, a position he has held since 2013. He is known for his commitment to promoting Jewish unity, community engagement, and addressing contemporary issues facing the Jewish community. In recent news, he announced his decision to withdraw from an upcoming international conference on antisemitism, in response to the controversial invitation extended to far-right political figures, reflecting his stance against the inclusion of individuals associated with extremist ideologies.
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Recent news mentions
Rabbi Mirvis said nothing would stop Jews in the UK and around the world celebrating their faith in public.
Chief rabbi's cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Sir Ephraim Mirvis stated that the Jewish community will rebuild with tenacity after the attack.
UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communitiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Sir Ephraim Mirvis commented on the murderous attack in Manchester, expressing that it was a day they hoped would never come.
Antisemitismus in Grossbritannien nimmt zu
Switzerland· 2025-10-18
Ephraim Mirvis, Britain's Chief Rabbi, described the attack as the 'tragic result of Jew hatred'.
Police admit synagogue victim killed by officer’s bullet in Manchester attack
New Zealand· 2025-10-03
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis described the attack in Manchester as the result of an unrelenting wave of Jew hatred.
CIJA urges government to increase security at Canadian synagogues after Manchester attack
Canada· 2025-10-03
Ephraim Mirvis, the chief rabbi, said the attack was the result of 'an unrelenting wave of Jew hatred'.
Father of Manchester synagogue attacker condemns ‘heinous act’ | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis questioned the allowance of pro-Palestinian marches following the attack.
Synagogue attack victims accidentally shot by British policeCanada· 2025-10-03
Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, offered a disturbing assessment of the rise in antisemitism.
Britain gave him refuge. He repaid it with horror
Australia· 2025-10-03
CNN reached out to Britain’s chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, for comment.
What we know about the Manchester synagogue stabbing, car ramming attack
United States· 2025-10-02
Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, called on the government to pause its decision on recognition.
Palestinian recognition welcomed in West Bank despite fears of Israeli annexationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-21
The UK's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, called for the government to pause its decision.
Why Keir Starmer decided time was right to recognise a Palestinian stateUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
The BBC criticized Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis following the performance.
Jutarnji list - 'Smrt izraelskoj vojsci!': Bend šokirao na slavnom festivalu, BBC priznao kako je napravio fatalnu pogrešku
Croatia· 2025-07-04
Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said 'the airing of vile Jew-hatred' by the BBC was a moment of 'national shame'.
Bob Vylan says Gaza remarks sparked targeting after Glastonbury | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-07-02
Ephraim Mirvis, the UK's chief rabbi, condemned Bob Vylan's actions as 'vile Jew-hatred'.
Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants | Glastonbury 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-02
Sir Ephraim Mirvis has strongly criticised the airing of vile Jew-hate at Glastonbury after a live broadcast of Bob Vylan's performance.
Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at GlastonburyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01
Ephraim Mirvis, the UK’s chief rabbi, read a psalm at the ceremony commemorating the camp's liberation.
Bergen-Belsen survivors mark 80th anniversary of camp’s liberation | HolocaustUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Sir Ephraim Mirvis is the UK Chief Rabbi who will read a psalm at the event.
Eighty years on, survivors and families remember camp's horrorsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Chief Rabbi Mirvis declined to participate due to the attendance of far-right populist politicians.
Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism eventUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, criticized the inclusion of certain attendees at the conference.
Medios israelíes se hacen eco de la visita de Cartes, sus sanciones y presunto vínculo con Hezbolá - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-03-28
Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, criticized the inclusion of certain guests at the conference.
Medios israelíes se hacen eco de la visita de Cartes, sus sanciones y presunto vínculo con Hezbolá - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-28Ephraim Mirvis is the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth who was also absent from the conference.
Israel y la ultraderecha europea aprovechan la conferencia sobre antisemitismo de Jerusalén para azuzar contra la izquierda y la migración | Internacional
Spain· 2025-03-27
Ephraim Mirvis is the chief rabbi in the UK who decided not to attend the conference due to the presence of far-right politicians.
Israel: Ola de cancelaciones en la polémica conferencia sobre antisemitismo a la que asiste Horacio Cartes - MundoParaguay· 2025-03-26
Ephraim Mirvis is the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish communities in the UK who also announced his cancellation for the conference.
לא אשתתף בכנס שאליו הוזמנו נציגי ימין קיצוני
Israel· 2025-03-20
