Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Vayakhel 7 Mar
In the text discussing Parashat Vayakhel, the focus is on the construction of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, with intricate details provided for its materials ...
7 Mar
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from March 8 to March 15 7 Mar
Shabbat times for the week of March 8 to March 15 in various cities are listed, including the start and end times for Shabbat on March 8 and March 15. The To...
7 Mar
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times March 1 to March 8 29 Feb
The Shabbat times from March 1 to March 8 are as follows: Shabbat begins in various cities such as London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Gla...
29 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Ki Tissa 29 Feb
The Parashah of the week, Ki Tissa, discusses the first poll tax imposed on the Israelites to raise funds for the Temple Treasury. God instructs Moses on the...
29 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Can my shul host a kiddush to celebrate a non-Jewish grandchild? 27 Feb
An Orthodox perspective suggests that celebrating the birth of a non-Jewish grandchild in a synagogue poses complex considerations beyond mere popularity and...
27 Feb
Jewish Chronicle My belief in questions 26 Feb
The text discusses the modern challenges to belief in Judaism, with questions arising about the veracity and relevance of Torah stories and laws in today's s...
26 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from February 23 to March 1 23 Feb
The Shabbat times for the week from February 23 to March 1 are provided, including the Shabbat start and end times in various cities, the Torah portion of Te...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Tetzaveh 21 Feb
Parashat Tetzaveh focuses on the elaborate priestly garments designed for Aaron and his sons, emphasizing the importance of their office rather than personal...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle How UK Jews do Judaism today 14 Feb
The National Jewish Identity Survey conducted in the UK reveals a varied landscape of Jewish practice and beliefs, with only a third of UK Jews adhering stri...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Terumah 14 Feb
Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephrayim of Sudilkov, a prominent figure in early Chasidism, offers a profound interpretation of a verse from the Torah portion of Terumah....
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from February 16 to February 23 14 Feb
Shabbat times for the period of February 16 to February 23 are provided for various locations, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, a...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle The grinning cat, the spiritual tinkerer and the legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs 11 Feb
Dr. Miri Freud-Kandel's new book delves into the life and legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs, a prominent UK Jewish scholar who challenged Orthodox doctrine by ass...
11 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Mishpatim 8 Feb
In this discussion on the Parashah of the week, Mishpatim, the emphasis is on the importance of not rushing to judgment without verifying facts. The narrativ...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from February 9 to February 16 8 Feb
Shabbat times for the period from February 9 to February 16 are provided, including the start and end times in various locations in the UK. The Torah portion...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle A wise, inclusive but sometimes over-protective approach to Torah 2 Feb
Rabbi Wittenberg presents thoughtful insights on the weekly Torah portions, emphasizing inclusivity, care, and social justice. He urges readers to emulate Ab...
2 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Why synagogues are being asked to mark Refugee Shabbat this weekend 1 Feb
Synagogues are being encouraged to observe Refugee Shabbat to reflect on Jewish history of migration and empathy towards refugees. This initiative, led by Hi...
1 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Yitro 1 Feb
In this discussion focusing on Parashat Yitro, it delves into the role of a rabbi in modern times compared to historical contexts. It highlights that while t...
1 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from February 2 to February 9 1 Feb
The Shabbat times for the week of February 2 to February 9 are given. Notable times include Shabbat beginning in various cities on Friday, February 2, and en...
1 Feb
Jewish Chronicle Has the war brought Charedim closer to mainstream Israel? 28 Jan
The recent enlistment of some 3,000 Charedi men in non-combat roles in the IDF following a tragic event marks a potential shift in relations between the Stri...
28 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Beshallach 25 Jan
Rashi's commentary on Parashat Beshallach focuses on the significance of Shabbat observance, highlighting the dual nature of "zachor" (remember) and "shamor"...
25 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from January 26 to February 2 25 Jan
The Shabbat times for the week of January 26 to February 2 are provided, including the start and end times for Shabbat in various cities. The Torah portion f...
25 Jan
Jewish Chronicle The mystical Seder with roots in Israel 21 Jan
Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, while considered a lesser Jewish festival, has gained significance for its eco-Jewish emphasis and connection to the Land...
21 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from January 19 to January 26 18 Jan
The Shabbat times from January 19 to January 26 are provided, with the beginning and ending times listed for various cities in the UK. The Torah portion for ...
18 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Bo 18 Jan
The Parashah of Bo marks the climax of the Ten Plagues, culminating in the death of the firstborn. Amid preparations for the Exodus, the directive to change ...
18 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Va’era 11 Jan
The Parashah Vaera discusses the significance of the Hebrew word "ruach," meaning breath, wind, and spirit, in relation to our psychological and spiritual we...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from January 12 to January 19 11 Jan
Shabbat times for January 12 to January 19 are provided, including the beginning and ending times for Shabbat in various cities in the UK. Details of the Tor...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Census uncovers increase in British secular Jews 11 Jan
The UK's Jewish population increase has been revised upwards, now reaching 287,000, largely attributed to growth in Strictly Orthodox communities and recogni...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Chabad’s tunnel disagreement is part of a schism that goes back decades 10 Jan
The Chabad community has been divided for decades over whether Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, who passed away in 1994, coul...
10 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Ask a rabbi: Can my remains be buried in more than one cemetery? 8 Jan
In considering the question of whether one's remains can be buried in more than one cemetery, an Orthodox perspective emphasizes the importance of complete a...
8 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from January 5 to January 12 4 Jan
Shabbat times for January 5-12 are provided for various cities. On January 5, Shabbat begins between 3:38 and 3:57 in different cities. The Torah portion for...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Shemot 4 Jan
The discussion in this week's Parashah of Shemot emphasizes the impact of negative energy and lashon hara (negative speech) on individuals and those around t...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from December 29 to January 5 28 Dec 2023
Shabbat times from December 29 to January 5 are provided with the start and end times for cities in the UK, along with the Torah portion and Haftarah reading...
28 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle The making of a super-shul 28 Dec 2023
The New North London Synagogue, founded by two families 50 years ago, has grown to over 3,700 members, with a significant youth population. The synagogue's j...
28 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Vayechi 27 Dec 2023
Parashat Vayechi concludes with the burial of Joseph in a coffin, symbolizing his dual identity as part of the patriarchal family and Egyptian society. Josep...
27 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Negotiating the moral maze 27 Dec 2023
The late Rabbi Nachum Rabinovich, influential in UK Judaism and a mentor to Rabbi Sacks, believed in a rationalist Judaism blending universal and specific el...
27 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Rabbi Sacks for all the family 22 Dec 2023
Rabbi Sacks' popular Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly Torah portion, originally an email series and now in book form, have been released in a fam...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from December 22 to December 29 22 Dec 2023
The Shabbat times for the week of December 22 to December 29 are as follows: The Fast of Tevet ends at various times on Friday, December 22, with Shabbat beg...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Vayigash 21 Dec 2023
In the Torah portion Vayigash, Joseph warns his brothers not to become agitated on their journey home. The classic commentator Rashi suggests this agitation ...
21 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle The Orthodox rabbi who talks bedroom Torah 18 Dec 2023
Rabbi Scott Kahn and certified sex therapist Talli Rosenbaum co-host the podcast "Intimate Judaism," discussing intimate issues from a Jewish perspective, br...
18 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Mikketz 14 Dec 2023
The Parashah of Mikketz delves into the significance of dreams in the Torah, portraying them as divine messages needing interpretation. Joseph's ability to i...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from December 15 to December 22 14 Dec 2023
Shabbat times from December 15 to December 22 vary slightly across different cities in the UK. On Friday, December 15, Shabbat begins at different times in v...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle The martyrdom of a Chanukah heroine 8 Dec 2023
The article explores the concept of martyrdom in Judaism through the lens of the tragic death of Alina Palhati at a rave in Israel. It discusses the idea of ...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from December 8 to December 15 7 Dec 2023
The Shabbat times for December 8 to December 15 are as follows: on December 8, Shabbat begins in the evening at varying times in different cities, with it al...
7 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Vayeshev 7 Dec 2023
The Torah portion of Vayeshev focuses on the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers, causing deep grief for Jacob and a sense of doom for th...
7 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle I’m Jewish, my husband’s Muslim, how do I raise my son? 4 Dec 2023
For a Jewish woman married to a Muslim man wondering how to raise their son, an Orthodox perspective underscores the importance of following Jewish teachings...
4 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Vayishlach 30 Nov 2023
In this week's Parashah Vayishlach, the internal struggles we face on a daily basis are likened to the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel to receive the ...
30 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from December 1 to December 8 30 Nov 2023
From December 1 to December 8, Shabbat times in various UK cities are listed alongside the Torah portion for Saturday, December 2 (Vayishlach) and the haftar...
30 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the Week: Vayetze 24 Nov 2023
Parashat Vayetze explores the significance of the mandrake in Torah, a plant with potential magical and aphrodisiac properties. The story involves Leah and R...
24 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from November 24 to December 1 24 Nov 2023
Shabbat times for November 24 to December 1 are as follows: On November 24, Shabbat begins between 3:28 and 3:51 in various UK cities. On November 25, the To...
24 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Rabbi Louis Jacobs: a model for today’s spiritual seekers 23 Nov 2023
Rabbi Louis Jacobs is portrayed as a model for spiritual seekers today amidst a world feeling increasingly fraught. The text discusses how Jacobs' Jewish the...
23 Nov 2023