Irene Lancaster
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.
Exodus and G-d's watchful care over his people
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus 18-20 and why God is described as being 'jealous'.
On slavery, the Exodus and taking the plunge
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Exodus of the Israelites and what real freedom is.
Towards Christian support for the state of Israel
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster speaks to Dr Tricia Miller, the senior Christian media analyst at CAMERA (The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis), and the Founder and Director of CAMERA's Partnership of Christians and Jews.
What can the first chapter of Exodus teach us about leadership in a leaderless world?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the qualities of a good leader.
Reflections on Psalms
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Psalms and the publication of the much-acclaimed new book, "Duets on Psalms: Drawing New Meaning From Ancient Words, by Jack Riemer and Elie Spitz".
What's in a candle?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Chanukah and the symbolism of the candle.
From darkness to light: thoughts on Genesis and Jacob
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of darkness in Genesis and why there is always hope no matter how dark things get.
A grim moment for the Jewish people
We have had around 30 years to sort this out and have done nothing but appease our would-be destroyers, and this is now the result, playing out before our eyes on a daily basis.
I weep for Israel but no tears will be shed for truly evil Hamas
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster comments on the despicable terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas on Israel.
Sukkot: the festival of in-gathering and joy
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Jewish festival of Sukkot.