Irene Lancaster

Some reflections on Purim and the meaningfulness of Jewish-Christian dialogue
Some reflections on Purim and the meaningfulness of Jewish-Christian dialogue

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Purim and Jewish-Christian dialogue.

Sowing life, honouring the fallen
Sowing life, honouring the fallen

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, and its special significance as Israel awaits the release of the remaining hostages.

Exodus and how small steps can transform the world

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on challenges experienced by European Jews 80 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz.

Is the cost of war ever justified?
Is the cost of war ever justified?

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.

As the Exodus begins what does the New Year bring?
As the Exodus begins what does the New Year bring?

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what the Exodus story can teach us in the face of another challenging year ahead.

What can we learn from Joseph at the start of the new year?
What can we learn from Joseph at the start of the new year?

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of the story of Joseph.

Making sense of Jacob's wrestle with God
Making sense of Jacob's wrestle with God

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau.

Jews no longer feel safe in the UK
Jews no longer feel safe in the UK

Maybe it is time, as in the era of Abram, faced as we are by the idolatry of antisemitic wokeness, to simply pack up once again and leave.

Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Magical encounters in Jerusalem

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.

Thoughts on October 7th
Thoughts on October 7th

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

On the Jewish New Year and the siren sound of silence
On the Jewish New Year and the siren sound of silence

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Rosh Hashana service and the blowing of the shofar.

Justice justice you shall pursue
Justice justice you shall pursue

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 has to teach us today.

The comfort and consolation in Isaiah
The comfort and consolation in Isaiah

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the enduring popularity of Isaiah.

From the depths of despair to the Promised Land
From the depths of despair to the Promised Land

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the comfort that comes after affliction.

From affliction to hope: Isaiah's message for our times
From affliction to hope: Isaiah's message for our times

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Isaiah Chapter 1 and the saddest period in the Jewish calendar.

Moses' greatest lesson to his people at the end of his life
Moses' greatest lesson to his people at the end of his life

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Moses' final lessons to the Israelites before leaving this world.