Judaism

Dublin Orthodox synagogue goes on sale for £6.6 million

The Irish congregation has acquired smaller premises to cater for its future needs

By Barry Toberman

1 min read

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March 17, 2023 10:35

Dublin Orthodox synagogue goes on sale for £6.6 million

Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

There could be more scope for creative options rather than rushing through the liturgy

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

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March 16, 2023 16:11

Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

100 Objects #29: Megillah in ivory roller

Prominently displayed scroll in Judaica gallery helps schoolchildren learn about the festival of Purim

By Eliana Mendelsohn

1 min read

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March 10, 2023 11:35

100 Objects #29: Megillah in ivory roller

The Howie Bunch: You’re my fave, I tell each child

A core tenet of contemporary parenting is ensuring all your children feel equally loved and special

By Josh Howie

3 min read

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March 9, 2023 18:35

Close up of senior Jewish woman bringing Challah bread at dining table while having meal with her extended family on Hanukkah.

Purim’s religious revolution

The festival, which falls Monday night, marks a turning-point in Judaism

By Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton

3 min read

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March 2, 2023 18:14

By Howard Jacobson

Is it time for Jews to do less yearning and more living?

Howard Jacobson - one of our greatest living authors - argues for a new positivity towards Jewishness and Israel

24 min read

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March 2, 2023 13:20

Is it time for Jews to do less yearning and more living?

Is the Scottish government right in wanting to allow people to self-identify their gender?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in contemporary Jewish life

By Rabbi Alex Chapper

3 min read

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February 23, 2023 17:27

JYHEX3 People carrying Trans rights banners take part in the Pride Glasgow parade through the city centre.

By Nicholas Lezard

Why I take a pick 'n' mix approach to my new Jewish identity

Nicholas Lezard on why he's telling Jewish jokes, but still noshing chorizo

3 min read

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February 16, 2023 12:00

Why I take a pick 'n' mix approach to my new Jewish identity

By Ben Judah

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

I used to struggle to really hear the Prophets. Now, voices like them are so loud it’s what the Nevi’im mean that troubles me.

4 min read

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February 16, 2023 11:57

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

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Purim’s religious revolution

Is it time for Jews to do less yearning and more living?

Is the Scottish government right in wanting to allow people to self-identify their gender?

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