Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis | |
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Title | Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth |
Personal | |
Born | Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis 7 September 1956 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 |
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.