As the phrase goes, ‘words are our greatest weapons.’ The printing press created numerous rabbinic quarrels throughout the 19th century within the English Jewish community. Chief Rabbi of the Polish and German Jews in England, Solomon Hirschell, fell victim to controversy as did his predecessors. With different ideas and perspectives, came dispute amongst the Rabbis …

Printed Pamphlets: The Weapons of War against Chief Rabbi Hirschell Read More »

As Queen Elizabeth II nears her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of her reign, the Jewish community in Britain will be celebrating this royal occasion as they have done for centuries. “The United Synagogue: 150 Years of Service” features prayers and texts that have been composed in honour of the Royal Family for times of …

Our Anglo-Jewish Story Continues: Zvi Hirsch, the Frustrated Chief Rabbi Read More »