Irene Lancaster
Thoughts on October 7th
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.
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.
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.
The comfort and consolation in Isaiah
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the enduring popularity of Isaiah.
From the depths of despair to the Promised Land
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the comfort that comes after affliction.
From affliction to hope: Isaiah's message for our times
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Isaiah Chapter 1 and the saddest period in the Jewish calendar.
Moses' greatest lesson to his people at the end of his life
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Moses' final lessons to the Israelites before leaving this world.
Numbers 13-15 and how not to spy out the Land
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the spies who were sent out to explore the Promised Land and what we can learn from them today.
What does it mean to love the stranger?
Often we don't have a clue about our neighbour, let alone the 'stranger'.
Who is my neighbour?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what it means to 'love your neighbour as yourself' from the Jewish perspective.
Leviticus 19: Loving your neighbour as yourself - the key injunction of the Torah
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what love of neighbour means in the Torah.
Love for God and love within the family according to Jewish thought
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what familial love means within Jewish thought.
The link between law and love
It is also simply not the case that the 'Old Testament' is 'angry, vindictive, and bloodthirsty', in contrast to the New Testament.
Pesach's survival story is relevant for today
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the survival of Israel and what this has to do with Pesach - or Passover.
Are there any Esthers left to speak up for Israel?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on why Purim is especially meaningful this year.
Jerusalem is shining, perhaps even more so with the war
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on her visit to Israel.