Judaism
JUDAISM FEATURES
Two heads are better for learning than one
An ancient Jewish system of learning is being suggested as the way forward for schools in the UK.
The historical disaster the rabbis covered up
The traditional way of teaching the background of the Omer period, between Pesach and Shavuot, is that its original, joyful harvest spirit was suddenly transformed into a period of semi-mourning on account of a tragedy that occurred to the disciples of Rabbi Akiva (135 CE).
How the Talmud's idea of equality got lost
I srael's Declaration of Independence pledged "absolute equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants, irrespective of religion, race or sex".
Abraham Levy: I've no resentment over the decision to retire early
Abraham Levy has a problem with labels.
THE JEWISH CALENDAR
Friday, May 11
(Iyar 19), Shabbat begins in London at 8.25; Bournemouth 8.24; Leeds 8.35; Manchester 8.42; Tyneside 8.45; Glasgow 9.00; Jerusalem 6.46 (local time).
Saturday, May 12
(Iyar 20), Shabbat ends in London at 9.38; Bournemouth 9.46; Leeds 9.57; Manchester 10.02; Tyneside 10.06; Glasgow 10.28; Jerusalem 8.07.
BOOK EXTRACTS
The Torah Revolution – Fourteen Truths that Changed the World
Jewish Lights, $24.
ROCKER'S ROLL
Simon Rocker
"Deadly comments"
NEW BOOKS
Make Yourself A Teacher
Rabbinic Tales of Mentors and Disciples
BOOK REVIEWS
How the rabbis made history
The second of Rabbi Dr Benny Lau's monumental Chachamim series to be translated into English, this work, like its companion three volumes (three so far), looks at the development and challenges of the Jewish people through the lives and teachings of rabbinical leaders.
RABBI, I HAVE A PROBLEM
 
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in Jewish life. |
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JEWISH WORDS
Puzzled by a Jewish word or term?
Do you know the origin of Abracadabra, Bedecken or Chutzpah?
Click into Rabbi Julian Sinclair's directory of Jewish Words if you'd like to find out.
JEWISH WAYS
Visiting the sick
When we're sick, we need to feel that others care and are ready to give of their time to us.
