Ephraim Mirvis
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Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis KBE (born 7 September 1956) is an Orthodox rabbi who serves as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Ireland between 1985 and 1992.
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Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis | |
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Title | Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth |
Personal | |
Born | Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis (1956-09-07) 7 September 1956 (age 67) Johannesburg, South Africa |
Religion | Judaism |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Valerie Kaplan Mirvis |
Children | 5 |
Denomination | Orthodox |
Alma mater | University of South Africa |
Jewish leader | |
Predecessor | Jonathan, Lord Sacks |
Position | Chief Rabbi |
Organisation | United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth |
Began | 1 September 2013 |
Residence | London, England |
Semikhah | Machon Ariel, Jerusalem |
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