Irene Lancaster
Operation Rising Lion - what's behind the name of Israel's offensive against Iran?
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the biblical significance behind the name of Israel's military offensive in Iran - Operation Rising Lion - and its connection to CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
Shavuot - the festival of second chances
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster unpacks the Jewish perspective of Shavuot - the festival known to Christians as Pentecost.
Shabbat as 'strolling light'
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of the Sabbath.
Leviticus: the joyful middle book of the Torah
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Leviticus, holiness and loving your neighbour.
Reflections on Exodus and redemption
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the meaning of Pesach and the Seder for Jews.
Renewing the old and sanctifying the new in education
Hebrew academic and Jewish scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what society can learn from the Jewish approach to education and the importance of nurturing the soul.
Some reflections on Purim and the meaningfulness of Jewish-Christian dialogue
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Purim and Jewish-Christian dialogue.
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.
Is the cost of war ever justified?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.
Thoughts on October 7th
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.