Ephraim Mirvis

Rabbi Sir
Ephraim Mirvis
Mirvis in 2015
TitleChief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
Personal
Born
Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis

(1956-09-07) 7 September 1956 (age 68)
Johannesburg, South Africa
ReligionJudaism
NationalityBritish
SpouseValerie Kaplan Mirvis
Children5
DenominationOrthodox
Alma materUniversity of South Africa
Jewish leader
PredecessorJonathan, Lord Sacks
PositionChief Rabbi
OrganisationUnited Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
Began1 September 2013
ResidenceLondon, England
SemikhahMachon Ariel, Jerusalem

Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis KBE (born 7 September 1956) is a British 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.