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Mitzvah Day
Father John Habib in conversation with Rabbi Andrea Zanardo. Pic: Sophie Sheinwald
July 22, 2024, 2:14 pm
Imam, rabbi, bishop and a minister perform mitzvah
Interfaith leaders come together for social action Mitzvah Day event at Brighton & Hove Jewish community centre
By Michelle Rosenberg
Stuart-Diamond-gives-his-acceptance-speech; 23rd May 2024. Camden Faith and Belief Awards. Photographer: Justin Thomas
May 30, 2024, 2:01 pm
Mitzvah Day’s Stuart Diamond receives Camden interfaith prize
Chief executive honoured at inaugural awards organised by local Interfaith Network and The Faith & Belief Forum
By Michelle Rosenberg
All of the Mitzvah Day Award nominees and winners - with the charity's staff and trustees. Pic: Yakir Zur
April 16, 2024, 11:46 am
‘United we make a real difference’: interfaith communities celebrate Mitzvah Day Awards
Maccabi Ukraine wins the Outstanding International Mitzvah Day Award at annual ceremony and South Hampstead and Maidenhead synagogues receive Outstanding British Mitzvah Day honour
By Michelle Rosenberg
PIC: AJEX 2023
November 20, 2023, 2:56 pm
Thousands unite to honour Jewish servicemen and women
AJEX reports a 100% increase in marchers and spectators for annual remembrance parade and ceremony at Whitehall
By Michelle Rosenberg
Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer helps with distributing food parcels at South Hampstead Synagogue in north London today to mark Mitzvah Day. He is pictured with Mitzvah Day founder Laura Marks (PA media/ Stefan Rousseau)
November 16, 2023, 10:59 am
Keir Starmer praises the ‘core values’ of Mitzvah Day ‘in this time of darkness’
The Labour leader writes to Laura Marks CBE expressing his profound support for Mitzvah Day, which takes place on Sunday.
By Lee Harpin
The 2022 AJEX Annual Parade and Ceremony March Credit Frank Noon Photography
November 15, 2023, 10:06 am
Thousands set to join AJEX annual remembrance parade at Cenotaph
Themed 'Side by Side,' the event symbolises unity and pride, with veterans and families marching together to honour the legacy of Jewish servicemen and women.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Mitzvah Day at Shapla Hall, Bradford 2021 Alex Sobel MP Leeds North West, Homayun Islam, Rev Jenny Ramsden, Bishop of Bradford, Simon Phillips
November 13, 2023, 1:41 pm
OPINION: ‘By doing the normal we can bring a little light into this abnormal world’
Mitzvah Day founder says we are all in this together and are at our best when giving back
By Laura Marks
A general view of the annual Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women parade at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Picture date: Sunday November 20, 2022.
November 8, 2023, 3:29 pm
Remarkable numbers booking to march with AJEX on Remembrance Sunday
This year’s Parade will mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, The Dam Busters Raid, and the 70th anniversary of the end of fighting in the Korean War.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
September 1, 2023, 3:09 pm
Chief Rabbi’s ten-ure! A celebration of Ephraim Mirvis’ decade in the role
Ten years ago this week, on 1 September, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis was installed as Britain’s 11th Chief Rabbi. Jenni Frazer looks back on a hectic and historic 10 years
By Jenni Frazer
Laura Marks and Stuart Diamond with Brighton's faith and civic leaders.
July 4, 2023, 3:21 pm
Mitzvah Day launches as 55,000 volunteers will ‘repair the world’
Cross-communal social action initiative announces its theme for day of action on November 19th
By Michelle Rosenberg
Mitzvah Day team and trustees at event. Pictures by Yakir Zur
May 10, 2023, 4:13 pm
Mitzvah Day celebrates Coronation with interfaith tea and food collection
More than 150 guests took part in King's volunteer initiative, the Big Help Out, at Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Church
By Michelle Rosenberg
The then Prince of Wales speaks with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis in 2018.
April 19, 2023, 9:42 am
Chief Rabbi: Celebrate the King’s coronation by volunteering
The Big help Out receives support from UK’s major faith and belief groups including Mitzvah Day
By Michelle Rosenberg
Laura Marks OBE, Mitzvah Day Chair
January 17, 2023, 12:33 pm
Brewing up a mitzvah – interfaith initiative to beat January blues
Mitzvah Day's 'Brew Monday' encourages communities to meet over a cuppa for mental health support.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Blankets for the homeless in Manchester knitted by AJR Jewish refugees and volunteers for Jewish social action charity Mitzvah Day
January 17, 2023, 11:57 am
Jewish refugees and Mitzvah Day volunteers knit blankets for the homeless
As cold weather grips the UK, Jewish refugee charity AJR coordinates latest initiative to support Manchester homeless shelters
By Jewish News Reporter
Camp Simcha's stand at the Mitzvah Day fair in Shrubberies Synagogue Manchester
November 21, 2022, 2:05 pm
30,000 people spread Mitzvah Day magic nationwide
Mitzvah Days were also held in 40 other countries, with 100 organisations and 15,000 volunteers involved.
By Michelle Rosenberg and Community Editor
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