Irene Lancaster

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  Sowing life, honouring the fallen

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, and its special significance as Israel awaits the release of the remaining hostages.

• Exodus and how small steps can transform the world

  Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on challenges experienced by European Jews 80 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz.

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  Is the cost of war ever justified?

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.

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  As the Exodus begins what does the New Year bring?

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what the Exodus story can teach us in the face of another challenging year ahead.

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  What can we learn from Joseph at the start of the new year?

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of the story of Joseph.

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  Making sense of Jacob's wrestle with God

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau.

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  Jews no longer feel safe in the UK

  Maybe it is time, as in the era of Abram, faced as we are by the idolatry of antisemitic wokeness, to simply pack up once again and leave.

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  Magical encounters in Jerusalem

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.

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  Thoughts on October 7th

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

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  On the Jewish New Year and the siren sound of silence

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Rosh Hashana service and the blowing of the shofar.

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  Justice justice you shall pursue

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 has to teach us today.

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  The comfort and consolation in Isaiah

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the enduring popularity of Isaiah.