Ephraim Mirvis
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 South African born 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.