The Jewish World

A Royal Shabbat: The Coronation of Charles and UK Jews

May 07, 2023 Rabbi Elchanan Poupko Season 1 Episode 10
A Royal Shabbat: The Coronation of Charles and UK Jews
The Jewish World
More Info
The Jewish World
A Royal Shabbat: The Coronation of Charles and UK Jews
May 07, 2023 Season 1 Episode 10
Rabbi Elchanan Poupko

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III the British Jewish community celebrates as well. 

What are the Jewish roots of the coronation ceremony? How does this coronation different from past coronations? 

What is the difference between the structure of the British Jewish community and the American Jewish community? 

How should Jewish communities seeking to support Israel continue to do so while not engaging in partisan behavior? 

And is there distinctly British Jewish food? 

 

All these questions and more answered by Daniel Sugarman, Director of Public Affairs at the Board of Deputies of British Jews in conversation with Rabbi Elchanan Poupko. 

Show Notes

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III the British Jewish community celebrates as well. 

What are the Jewish roots of the coronation ceremony? How does this coronation different from past coronations? 

What is the difference between the structure of the British Jewish community and the American Jewish community? 

How should Jewish communities seeking to support Israel continue to do so while not engaging in partisan behavior? 

And is there distinctly British Jewish food? 

 

All these questions and more answered by Daniel Sugarman, Director of Public Affairs at the Board of Deputies of British Jews in conversation with Rabbi Elchanan Poupko.