Simon Eder

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Life after death

Eternal dreams: the elusive idea of life after death

Jewish doctrine is flexible about what happens when we take our leave of this world

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A replica of the golden Temple menorah on display in the Old City of Jerusalem (photo: Getty Images)

Shining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines Judaism

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What is the right pronoun to use for God?

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Would it matter if there were little green Jews?

4 min read

Timely questions from a new Haggadah

The Louis Jacobs Haggadah ranges from scholarly analysis to personal history with a cross-denominational commentary

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April 10, 2025 10:18

The biblical values that Donald Trump will pledge to uphold

Next week’s presidential inauguration ceremony will draw on themes from Exodus, says Simon Eder

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January 19, 2025 12:19

Donald Trump takes the oath of office in 2017 (Photo: Getty Images)

The Israeli flag ought to be displayed in our synagogues

Leading rabbis have seen religious significance in the symbol of the Jewish state

3 min read

December 29, 2024 09:44

An Israeli flag at an event calling for the release of the hostages at the Great Synagogue of Paris in October 2023. (Photo: Getty Images)

We must reclaim Zionism for the centre ground

In the face of growing polarisation a liberal religious voice is needed more than ever

3 min read

June 23, 2024 09:08

Beacon of light: solar panel tower at the Ashalim Power Station in the Negev - an example of Israel's high-tech accomplishments (Getty Images)

Turning the other cheek can be a Jewish value, too

Forgiveness can help heal the wounds of the past

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September 20, 2022 17:36

Street sign illustrating the concept of Forgiveness versus Revenge.

A new online resource — the complete works of Louis Jacobs

A new website, which will be launched at JW3 on Sunday, will make accessible the works of British Jewry's most acclaimed rabbinic scholar

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February 20, 2020 15:59

A new online resource — the complete works of Louis Jacobs

What Charedim can teach in a world of robots

As technology threatens to wipe out jobs, does Charedi devotion to study set an example for the future?

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October 22, 2018 15:28

What Charedim can teach in a world of robots

Israel must curb messianic Zionism

Israel imparts importance onto every Jew, says Simon Eder, but can Judaism thrive in the Jewish state?

3 min read

June 14, 2018 11:37

We can still believe in miracles

The rabbis have often encouraged a rationalist approach to biblical events

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April 5, 2018 12:07

Jerusalem our eternal capital? Think again

Donald Trump's recognition of Israel's capital has divided opinion - what we need is a progressive approach to Jerusalem

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March 12, 2018 12:09

Jerusalem our eternal capital? Think again

The Islamic influence on Orthodoxy

Last summer's Dweck affair raised deeper questions about the direction of Orthodoxy which aren't going to go away

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January 15, 2018 12:06

When the Lubavitch turned for help to Louis Jacobs

Gaps on library shelves led to a court case and a questioning of the legitimacy of Menachem Mendel Schneerson to hold the position of Rebbe

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December 22, 2017 12:17

When the Lubavitch turned for help to Louis Jacobs

Simon Eder

Latest from Simon Eder

Eternal dreams: the elusive idea of life after death

Shining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines Judaism

What is the right pronoun to use for God?

Would it matter if there were little green Jews?

More from Simon Eder

Timely questions from a new Haggadah

The biblical values that Donald Trump will pledge to uphold

The Israeli flag ought to be displayed in our synagogues

We must reclaim Zionism for the centre ground

Turning the other cheek can be a Jewish value, too

A new online resource — the complete works of Louis Jacobs

What Charedim can teach in a world of robots

Israel must curb messianic Zionism

We can still believe in miracles

Jerusalem our eternal capital? Think again

The Islamic influence on Orthodoxy

When the Lubavitch turned for help to Louis Jacobs