It can be right not to wear a kippah in publicWhen a German Jewish leader suggested men should not wear kippot in public for safety, he was criticised3 min read
Love poetry shouldn't be on the forbidden listOrthodox schoolchildren ought to be equipped to tackle poems about romance in exams3 min read
Too much technology can switch off ShabbatNew devices may make Sabbath observance easier, but they are not what we need to enjoy it3 min read
Why the Torah is greenAhead of Monday’s New Year for Trees, we look at the lengths we must go to in order avoid chopping one down4 min read
Did Adam have a taste for mince pies?An ancient rabbinic text suggests an intriguing link between Chanucah and other midwinter festivities.4 min read||December 18, 2008 11:34
Should we pray for rain?According to a recent report from Nasa scientists, if current rainy weather patterns continue, we could face worldwide food shortages as a result of widespread ruin of crops.2 min read||October 17, 2008 11:18