Yoni Wieder
Yoni Wieder is the Chief Rabbi of Ireland, known for his commitment to interfaith dialogue and community engagement. He has actively worked to strengthen relationships between different faith communities, particularly between Catholics and Jews. His dedication to promoting understanding and combating anti-Semitism has marked his tenure as a leader in Ireland's religious landscape.
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Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder stated that antisemitism surfaces often enough in Ireland that it cannot be dismissed as rare.
Ireland’s Jewish Council reports 143 anti-Semitic incidents in six-month period – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-02
Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder described the results of the survey about the Holocaust as 'shocking'.
Taoiseach criticises ‘shocking’ level of ignorance about Holocaust – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Yoni Wieder, met with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to discuss security measures.
Gardaí to increase presence at Jewish events following Bondi Beach shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Yoni Wieder is the Irish Chief Rabbi who also criticized the council's proposal.
Jewish community to be invited to meet Dublin mayor, councillors over Herzog Park controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
Yoni Wieder is the Chief Rabbi of Ireland and has expressed concerns about the erasure of Jewish heritage in Dublin.
Move to erase Chaim Herzog’s name and history is cruel hammer blow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder said removing the name 'Herzog' from the park would be a shameful erasure of Irish–Jewish history.
Who was Chaim Herzog, the Belfast-born Israeli president after whom a Dublin park is named? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Yoni Wieder, the Irish Chief Rabbi, stated that removing the Herzog name would erase Irish-Jewish history.
Councillors set to hear motion condemning Taoiseach’s ‘interference’ in Herzog Park issue – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Current Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder stated that Herzog Park is filled with memory for the Jewish community.
Herzog Park denaming ‘divisive and wrong’ and should be withdrawn, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Yoni Wieder is the current Chief Rabbi who spoke about the importance of preserving the Jewish story in Ireland.
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Yoni Wieder welcomed the ceasefire agreement, expressing cautious hope for lasting peace.
Palestinians in Ireland relieved about Gaza deal despite harbouring doubts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Yoni Wieder is Ireland’s chief rabbi and one of the signatories to the letter supporting the apartment block scheme.
An Coimisiún Pleanála approves plan to demolish Dublin’s largest synagogue to make way for 60 flats – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder praised Pope Francis as a man of principle with deep care for all people.
Pope Francis ‘did not shy away from tackling abuse’, says Primate of All Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
