Not too many people can become a Lord, and the only human to ever do so (in some people's eyes) was Jewish (Jesus joke, sorry), but Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Rabbi Mirvis came close. And maybe it is even still in his future.
King Charles decided to bestow Rabbi Mirvis with the knighthood, officially adding the title "Sir" to his name and pedigree. Lord is still a bit out of reach, but maybe eventually, as Rabbi Jacobawitz and Rabbi Sacks achieved.
King Charles bestowed this honor on Rabbi Mirvis in recognition of the work he does for interfaith dialogue, in addition to his work for more inclusivity of women and members of the LGBTQ community in Orthodox leadership among some other projects he works on.
So what will he be called now - Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Irvis?
I must say, Lord sounds more godly and Sir sounds like an average Joe, but honestly it is a big honor and the British Jewish community can be proud of their Chief Rabbi and their accomplishments.
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