Moses the Man (Ha’azinu 5778)
That very day the Lord spoke to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim, Mount Nebo, which is … Read more
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Why Be Jewish? (Nitzavim-Vayelech 5777)
In the last days of his life Moses renews the covenant between God and Israel. The entire book of … Read more
Covenant & Conversation (Ki Tavo 5777)
In two sentences in this week’s sedra, the Torah summarises the entire relationship between God and the people of Israel: … Read more
Two Types of Hate (Ki Teitse 5777)
It is by any standards a strange, almost incomprehensible law. Here it is in the form it appears in this … Read more
The Consent of the Governed (Shoftim 5777)
The contribution of Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, to political thought is fundamental, but not well known. In this study I … Read more
The Limits of Grief (Re’eh 5777)
“You are children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for … Read more
Why Civilisations Fail (Eikev 5777)
What is the real challenge of maintaining a free society? In parshat Eikev, Moses springs his great surprise. Here are … Read more
Philosophy or Prophecy? (Va’etchanan 5777)
What was the first commandment? On this there are two fascinating disagreements in Judaism. One was between Moses Maimonides (1135-1204) … Read more
The Book of the Covenant (Devarim 5777)
As we begin reading the fifth and final book of the Torah, I would like to discuss three questions. First, … Read more
The Prophetic Voice (Matot-Masei 5777)
During the three weeks between 17 Tammuz and Tisha b’Av, as we recall the destruction of the Temples, we read … Read more
