Judaism
JUDAISM FEATURES
The hamantaschen tasted good in Dubai
How a Jewish community emerged in the Gulf State
Don't let the broigeses boil over
An Israeli rabbi has launched an initiative to combat the destructive consequences of inter-communal arguments
Why doctors can heal on Shabbat
It took rabbis several centuries to justify how saving life could take precedence over Sabbath observance
Farewell to driving cars, flying and eating meat
As the world hots up, rabbis should guide us on leading more environmentally-friendly lives
THE JEWISH CALENDAR
Friday, March 13
Shabbat begins in London at 5.47; Bournemouth 5.49; Leeds 5.46; Manchester 5.53; Tyneside 5.50; Glasgow 6.00; Jerusalem 5.09
Saturday, March 14
Shabbat ends in London at 6.50; Bournemouth 6.59; Leeds 6.57; Manchester 6.59; Tyneside 6.58; Glasgow 7.10; Jerusalem 6.22.
JUDAISM BOOKS
Review: Speaking Torah
Read Torah like a Chasid
Jewish Book Week's glaring gap
This month's Jewish Book Week is not only one of the biggest events in the Anglo-Jewish calendar, it is also one of the country's major literary festivals.
ROCKER'S ROLL
Simon Rocker
"Dawkins, Sacks and Jewish Nobel laureates"
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
Adon Olam
It dates back to the 13th century, part of the golden age of medieval Hebrew poetry.
THIS WEEK'S SIDRAH
Vayakhel-Pekudei
"See, the Eternal has endowed him… with a divine spirit of skill" Exodus 35:30-31