Ephraim Mirvis
Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis | |
|---|---|
Mirvis in 2015 | |
| Title | Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis 7 September 1956 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Valerie Kaplan Mirvis |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| 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.