The Jewish Chronicle

The universalist theme of our festivals

The place where God calls

Lubavitch's educational crash course

The Jewish Learning Institute, which begins again in the New Year, tackles questions of legal, business and medical ethics

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Daniel Sugarman explains the whys and wherefores of the Jewish new year.

What the Charedi community can teach us

A former Chasid from Stamford Hill who has chosen a secular path is grateful for something in his Orthodox education

The secret of ancient coins

The lulav and etrog often appeared on Jewish coins in classical times - but why?

The original game of thrones

Almost 3,000 years before George RR Martin, the throne of King Solomon was coveted by the world's most powerful rulers

Would you give charity to a smoker?

Should we help someone doing something injurious to their health?

There's no 'authentic' Judaism

Judaism has always been diverse rather than conforming to a single, supposedly 'authentic' model

What does the Temple stand for?

The Temple site has become a place of discord when it should be the focus of harmony

What is Tisha B’Av?

It is one of the saddest days in the Jewish calendar, but why - and how - do we mark it?

Why converts convert

Some converts may be drawn by love of a Jew, but for some it is love of Judaism

Observant Jews can accept Bible criticism

An American professor believes you can square acceptance of academic theories of the origins of the Torah with remaining a traditionally observant Jew

Islamic reformer inspired by Progressive rabbis

“They invite a Muslim, a progressive liberal imam for their Shabbat service,” he says. “And that imam wore a tallit and a kippah. I was honoured to participate. I have not seen something like that in my life in any mosque.”

The hounding of Rabbi Dweck masks a fear of debate

'The Anglo-Jewish Orthodox community has a long history of shutting down debate on contentious issues by levelling personal attacks on the individuals who hold them'

Eco-shuls are the answer to Donald Trump

To ignore the challenge of climate change is to betray Jewish values