Judaism
JUDAISM FEATURES
How Orthodox women can be liberated in shul
Rabbi Daniel Sperber has become one of the leading supporters of partnership minyans, where women can read from the Torah
It’s not over until the last chazan sings
Guitars in an Orthodox Friday night service service? It is not out of the question for a London cantor who wants to improve shul music
Can Jewish life flourish if God is on the sidelines
The growing number of Jews who identify as cultural rather than religious poses a challenge for synagogues
Do Jewish schools create empty shuls?
Increasing numbers ought to lead to more children in synagogue. But that isn’t always the case
THE JEWISH CALENDAR
Friday, June 14
(Tammuz 6), Shabbat begins in London at 9.05; Bournemouth 9.02; Leeds 9.17; Manchester 9.24; Tyneside 9.30; Glasgow 9.48; Jerusalem 7.10 (local time).
Saturday, June 15
(Tammuz 7), Shabbat ends in London at 10:25; Bournemouth 10.34; Leeds 10.52; Manchester 10.58; Tyneside 11.05; Glasgow 11.37; Jerusalem 8.28.
BOOK EXTRACTS
The Chief Rabbi’s critical ideas
The editors of Radical Responsibility, a volume of essays published in honour of Lord Sacks, look at the influence of his teachings
ROCKER'S ROLL
Simon Rocker
"Man of mystery"
NEW BOOKS
The Archaeology of the Holy Land
What lies beneath the soil of Israel? An introduction to archaeological discovery from "the destruction of Solomon’s Temple to the Muslim conquest", from an American professor of religious studies
BOOK REVIEWS
A question of blessing Israel
The wording over the prayer for the state of Israel continues to be a matter of dispute. A new book looks at the halachic sources behind it
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
Shorter form of the Amidah
There is a short version of the weekday Amidah, which can be said when one is very pushed for time.
