“When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognised them, but he acted like a stranger toward them” Genesis 42:7
Shabbat times for the week
It was 50 years ago that Lubavitch organised its first public candle-lighting, writes Rabbi Gideon Sylvester
Leading thinkers believed that a reborn Jewish state would enable Jews to live out the ideals of Judaism more fully
“After a time, his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, ‘Lie with me’. But he refused” Genesis 39:7-8
Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, one of a growing number of Orthodox women rabbis, will be teaching at this year’s Limmud Festival
The Jewish Learning Collaborative pairs up people to study – and now it is going international
Parashah of the week: Vayishlach
Shabbat times from December 13 to December 20
How the pig became a bête noire
Parashah of the week: Vayetze
Chag Hasigd, which is celebrated this week, is deeply rooted in the Bible, writes Simon Rocker
“And Isaac again dug the wells of water which they had dug in the days of his father, Abraham” Genesis 26:17
An Orthodox and a Progressive rabbi tackle issues in Jewish life
“Rebecca lifted her eyes and she saw Isaac. She alighted from the camel” Genesis 24:64
“I will not take so much as a thread or a sandal strap of what is yours” (Genesis 14:23)
He will step down after 40 years’ congregational service but will continue as Masorti Senior Rabbi
The Surrey town has had a Jewish community for centuries, but hasn’t had a rabbi since the expulsion of Jews from England
A new book shows how to conduct a heavenly argument
“The waters swelled and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark drifted upon the waters” Genesis 7:18
Rachel Sklan will be leaving after two years in the role
Shuls will be trying to find a balance between our obligation to celebrate and remembering those in captivity
The mitzvah of succah focuses our attention on both past – and present
“Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Sovereign, Hashem, the God of Israel” Exodus 34:23
Shabbat and Succot times for the week ahead
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