Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth. He was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and currently lives with his wife in Finchley, London. Prior to to being the Chief Rabbi, he served as Senior Rabbi to the Finchley Synagogue, where he was regarded as a strongly pastoral leader, with a focus on traditional Judaism. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Rabbi to Ireland.
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Is the most important verse the Shema, the 10 commandments, or Love your neighbor like yourself? Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis brings 6 different verses that have been suggested for the Most Important Verse position. Whichever one is chosen, we know that every verse and every letter are from Hashem and have enormous significance
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Perhaps the best thing is to say nothing, just be there. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis recounts some possible bloopers to avoid saying to a mourner, and suggests some phrases that could be comforting or at least not distressing at this sensitive moment. Video Produced by United Synagogue see more videos on Ask the Rabbi and How To...
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