Irene Lancaster
From darkness to light: thoughts on Genesis and Jacob
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of darkness in Genesis and why there is always hope no matter how dark things get.
A grim moment for the Jewish people
We have had around 30 years to sort this out and have done nothing but appease our would-be destroyers, and this is now the result, playing out before our eyes on a daily basis.
I weep for Israel but no tears will be shed for truly evil Hamas
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster comments on the despicable terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas on Israel.
Sukkot: the festival of in-gathering and joy
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Jewish festival of Sukkot.
What is Teshuva?
Teshuva is the key question of Judaism and embraces the whole world.
Deuteronomy and the balance of power
The answer to power which corrupts is checks and balances. Therefore, towards the end of his life, Moses gives the Children of Israel instructions on how to separate King, judiciary and legislature.
Deuteronomy and the art of listening
Hebrew culture, followed to a large extent by Judaism today, is based largely on hearing. By contrast, Western cultures tend to be based on sight.
Deuteronomy: preparation for entering the Promised Land
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Deuteronomy and the significance for the Israelites of entering the Promised Land.
The Pit, the spring and the well: lessons for the nation's wellbeing from Proverbs 5
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster, reflects on Proverbs 5 and what it has to say about some of our present challenges.
Micah 6:8 and the wisdom of 'walking humbly with your G-d'
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the complexities of Micah 6:8 and why this verse is more relevant than ever.
Why I don't want a Holocaust memorial next to Parliament
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains why, even as a Jew, she is fiercely opposed to plans for a new Holocaust memorial in Westminster.
Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in
Every individual counts and this is what the 'Numbers' narrative is telling the children of Israel in the second year of their Exodus from Egypt.
The coronation from a Jewish perspective
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the coronation of King Charles III from a Jewish perspective.
80 years after the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, what have we learnt?
What can we do? What is my father's legacy? What is my grandmother's legacy on this sorrowful day?
Leviticus and lessons in leadership
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explores the Jewish approach to leadership and lessons from Leviticus.
Elijah and the prophets of Baal
So often in life we prevaricate until it is too late. We don't make decisions when we should, thus enabling bad outcomes.