Judaism

'Values in Halakhah': Lichtenstein's views on humanism in Jewish law - review

The central thesis of the book – supported by careful text analysis – is that Halacha itself reflects and promotes many humanistic values. 

By MARTIN LOCKSHIN
16/06/2023

'The Convent': Converting to Judaism during the Crusades - review

This historical fiction novel of a Christian girl and Jewish boy in love during Crusader-era France is based on an extensively researched true story.

By MOSE APELBLAT
16/06/2023

Parashat Korah: His children did not die

By specifying that Korah's sons didn't die, the Torah warns us that demagogues live in every generation, including our own.

Parashat Korah: Ritual act or religious experience

Moses’s perspective was different, and it is the perspective of Judaism from then until today: Action precedes experience.

Florida rabbi faces antisemitic harassment after speaking up at a school board vote

The rabbi was attending the meeting to speak out against Charles Van Zant, who is trying to censor literature and teach "Christian moral values" in state schools.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/06/2023

Summer is almost here: It’s time to learn the Torah of the garden

This description of plants is a reflection of the way many of us experience plants — as alive, and in relationship to us. And it’s likely they reflect how our ancestors did too.

By RABBI JILL HAMMER\JTA
16/06/2023

Momentum brings Jewish women to Israel on empowerment mission

Many of the women had felt disconnected from their Jewish identities after marrying non-Jews and felt the program was an empowering return.

Sicily’s Jews have their first rabbi in 500 years, but aren't accepted

In an ongoing point of frustration, the formal organization representing Italian Jewry (UCEI), does not recognize them as Jews.

By DAVID I. KLEIN/JTA
15/06/2023

New forms of antisemitism are a threat - European Commission to Israeli council

New forms of antisemitism pose new threats and challenges in the digital age.

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