Ephraim Mirvis Quotes

Ephraim Mirvis — South African Clergyman

Ephraim Mirvis is an Orthodox rabbi who serves as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He is a Talmudic scholar having studied in Israeli yeshivot. He was born near Johannesburg, South Africa. He currently lives with his wife in Finchley, London. In December 2012 he was designated as the next Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth and began work in this post on 1 September 2013. He was Senior Rabbi to the Finchley Synagogue, regarded to be a strongly pastoral leader, with a focus on traditional Judaism. He previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Ireland... (wikipedia)

The rabbis will find in me personally someone who cares about their future and welfare.

My track record is that I have always sought to work with warmth and in a constructive way with the leaders of other components of the Jewish faith.

'Rabbi' means 'teacher,' and I see the role of chief rabbi as chief teacher.

Britain has been good to the Jews, and the Jews have been good for Britain.

I feel very privileged indeed to be appointed to be the next Chief Rabbi.