Ephraim Mirvis
“I am deeply saddened to learn that the Methodist Church Conference has again voted in favor of BDS,” said Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
It is reportedly the first Orthodox Jewish prayer book to use the Picture Exchange Communication System.
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis called for the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the entire Royal Family to be blessed with years of health and strength.
“This is about much more than one individual’s hateful rants,” insisted Michael Dickson, executive director of StandWithUs Israel. “Anti-Semitism is not a second-class form of racism. Anti-Semitism is deadly.”
“We will need to consider which activities to run, who can attend and what the maximum number will be,” said Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. “Events such as Kiddushim may not be possible for some time.”
“Our Torah obligation to protect the sanctity of life transcends all other considerations,” said Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
There is “no room for anti-Semitism in the halls of power,” Israeli President Reuven Rivlin tells Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Ephraim Mirvis during a meeting in London.
After being asked four times if he wanted to address anti-Semitism within the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn hedged, instead expressing his determination “that our society will be safe for people of all faiths.”
“Raising concerns about anti-Jewish racism in the context of a general election ranks among the most painful moments I have experienced since taking office,” says British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
“We sincerely thank Theresa May for being a true friend to the Jewish community during her time in office,” said Board of Deputies of British Jews president Marie van der Zyl in a statement.
