Irene Lancaster
And G-d saw that it was very good
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on divine purpose and human resilience.
The final song of Moses
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32.
The story of Hannah
Hannah led a "threefold revolution". Here's why.
Isaiah and the double comfort of God
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the 'double comfort' of God in Isaiah - and what it has to do with justice.
God's comfort after the Exile
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects offers the Jewish perspective on the consolation of God after the wilderness years of the Exile.
On the meaning of sacrifice in Judaism
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of sacrifice in the Old Testament, particularly through the accounts of Jephthah and Micah.
On striving for destiny
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Numbers, leadership and destiny.
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.