Irene Lancaster
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.
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.