Rabbi Dr Harvey Belovski
INTERIM CHAPLAIN
Jewish student communities are among the most vibrant around – become part of yours and see what you can contribute and learn. I am excited to partner in creating an engaging and empowering campus experience for every Jewish student.
Rabbi Dr Harvey Belovski
Rabbi Dr Harvey Belovski is emeritus rabbi of Golders Green Synagogue. He has been involved with the UK Jewish student scene for 20 years and is currently the chief strategist and rabbinic head of University Jewish Chaplaincy. Find out more here.
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Where are you from?
London
Why Chaplaincy?
I’ve always enjoyed working with students – I’ve been involved with Chaplaincy for around 20 years. The decisions, Jewish commitments and relationships they make during their student years will prepare them for life. It’s my privilege to support Jewish students at this vital stage in their lives.
How can you help students?
I am around to support JSoCs however I can, offer individual advice, a listening ear, just a chat, answer questions, run lunch-and-learns and liaise with university authorities when needed.
What do you enjoy doing most with students?
Hearing about their experiences, aspirations and hopes for their future and Jewish lives. Oh, and sharing a meal.
What do you want students to take away from their Jewish experience at uni?
Developing a proud, confident, informed Jewish identity.
Who or what has influenced your work?
My teacher, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ztl, the founding life president of Chaplaincy, taught me a great deal about the value of working with Jewish students.
What prepared you for this role?
I was a community rabbi for some 26 years and I now work primarily in organisational and individual development. Working with young people and particularly students in the Jewish community has always been central to my work.
Personal interests?
Family, walking, reading.
Where did you go to yeshiva / university?
Yeshiva: Gateshead Yeshiva and Beis HaTalmud Kolel
University: University of Oxford and University of London
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