Irene Lancaster
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.
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.