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Abraham the activist, who challenged God

What made Abraham stand out? Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg profiles the patriarch in an extract from his new book

By Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg

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November 3, 2023 10:18

Abraham the activist, who challenged God

What the rabbis teach about the ethics of war

We should do our utmost to minimise harm to civilians in Gaza

By Rabbi Dr Samuel Lebens

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The renaissance of halachah in modern Israel

State of Halakha — Israel’s History  in Jewish Law, Aviad Tabory, Maggid, £22.99

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Danish PM says desecration of Jewish holy books 'shouldn't happen' amid planned burnings

Mette Frederiksen spoke out after several burnings of holy books in recent months inciting global outrage

By Richard Percival

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August 4, 2023 13:20

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Sweden vows to prevent desecration of Jewish holy books after planned public burnings

Justice minister Gunnar Strömmer has pledged to examine legal and legislative possibilities to ban the desecration of holy books in the country

By Richard Percival

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July 31, 2023 16:21

Jewish charities supporting Torah studies investigated over use of signed blank cheques

The charities help scholars to devote time to study of the Talmud and rabbinic commentaries

By Simon Rocker

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Sweden under fire as police greenlight another Jewish holy book burning protest

Israeli representatives and a senior rabbi has condemned the decision

By Richard Percival

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July 28, 2023 11:33

Sweden under fire as police greenlight another Jewish holy book burning protest

Sweden condemned as police greenlight Jewish holy book burning protest

Israel's President Isaac Herzog was one of several Israeli representatives and Jewish organisations to immediately condemn the decision

By Hannah Gillott

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July 14, 2023 17:36

Sweden condemned as police greenlight Jewish holy book burning protest

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Let’s celebrate the special stories of our brilliant kehillah

My aim, as I embark on my new role of JC Community Editor, is that these pages will reflect all the multifarious strands of our community

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