UK’s Chief Rabbi Visits Cyprus in Historic Visit
During a two-day visit to the Jewish community of Cyprus, Ephraim Mirvis, the UK’s Chief Rabbi was officially welcomed by the country’s Chief Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin. At the center of the visit, the chief rabbis laid the cornerstone for the Larnaca’s new King David School. The Chief Rabbi also met the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides • Full Story, Photos
By Chabadinfo Reporter
During a two-day visit to the Jewish community of Cyprus, Ephraim Mirvis, the UK’s Chief Rabbi was officially welcomed at the Jewish Museum of Cyprus by the country’s Chief Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin and the ambassador of Israel to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, and met with local officials.
Writing on his Facebook page, Chief Rabbi Mirvis said he had met with national and local leaders in Cyprus as well as members of the Jewish community, “To ensure that this small but dynamic community continues to thrive.”
At the center of the visit, the chief rabbis laid the cornerstone for the Larnaca’s new King David School, with the participation of the local Rabbonim and Shluchim.
In the evening of Yom, Rabbi Mirvis delivered a sermon for the members of the Jewish community, after which a rabbinic conference was held with the participation of the Rabbonim of the communities in Cyprus, where many halachic issues on the agenda were discussed.
The Chief Rabbi also met the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at a special event marking the 75th anniversary of the closure of British Internment Camps after the Holocaust, the Chief Rabbi wrote: “I am grateful for his ongoing support for the wonderful Jewish community in Cyprus.”
Back in 2003, on the establishment day of the Chief Rabbinate of Cyprus, a special representative of the Chief Rabbi of the UK was present. However, this is the first time in history that the Chief Rabbi of the UK visits the Jewish Community of Cyprus.
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