I feel very privileged indeed to be appointed to be the next Chief Rabbi.

'Rabbi' means 'teacher,' and I see the role of chief rabbi as chief teacher.

The beth din is the court of the chief rabbi. I see myself taking an active role within the beth din.

Let no Jew, regardless of their circumstances, feel that he or she cannot experience that unique moment of peace when Shabbat begins.

I feel pretty privileged,

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