Ephraim Mirvis

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Rivlin praises UK chief rabbi’s ‘clear voice’ on Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn
November 28, 2019
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.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a conference in Tel Aviv on Nov. 24, 2019. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
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In BBC interview, Labour leader Corbyn refuses to apologize for anti-Semitism
November 27, 2019
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.”
In a BBC interview with Andrew Neil, British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is pressed over his handling of anti-Semitism within his party, Nov. 26, 2019. Source: Screenshot.
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UK chief rabbi issues stark warning on consequences of Labour Party victory
November 26, 2019
“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.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis of the United Kingdom speaks at a Holocaust Memorial Day event on Jan. 23, 2018. Credit: UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Jewish organizations react to May’s resignation as British prime minister
May 24, 2019
“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.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May. Credit: Flickr.
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