The Rabbi
Senior Rabbi · Scholar · Teacher · Leader
Rabbi Joseph Dweck
Rabbi Joseph Dweck is the Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community of the United Kingdom — one of the oldest and most storied Jewish communities in the English-speaking world. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Rabbi Dweck received a comprehensive religious education spanning traditional yeshivot and academic institutions in the United States and Israel.
He is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic and intellectually rigorous Orthodox rabbis of his generation. His approach to Jewish law, philosophy, and community is characterized by depth, openness, and an abiding commitment to truth.
Rabbi Dweck serves the Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation in London (Bevis Marks), the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Britain. Under his leadership, the community has experienced significant growth and renewal, attracting Jews from all backgrounds who are drawn to his distinctive voice.
He is a popular speaker at universities, think tanks, and institutions across the world, and his lectures — covering topics from Talmudic law to Jewish philosophy to contemporary ethics — are followed by tens of thousands of people globally.
Roles & Responsibilities
Senior Rabbi
Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community of the United Kingdom, serving the historic Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation.
Scholar
A prolific scholar in Talmud, Halakha, and Jewish philosophy, with a deep knowledge of both Sephardic and broader Jewish tradition.
Teacher
Weekly parasha classes, Perspectives video series, and hundreds of recorded lectures available worldwide.
Ambassador
Global speaking tours across North America, Israel, Europe, and Latin America, building bridges across communities.
