Perfection is Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
After returning to my career as a lawyer, I wanted to carve out time to write about Mishpat Ivri—Jewish law (Halacha) and the
Why I Resigned from the Board of Deputies Under-35 Programme
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Can the Jews have antisemitism?
Recently I saw a post online from a conflict resolution expert who said that we ought to avoid hate speech when talking
Parshat Chukat
Conventionally, Science and religion are seen as at odds with one another. Religious teaching presents a particular perspective on the workings of the
In the Spotlight: Leonard Cohen
Yom Kippur – a muse by any other name Yom Kippur is known to be the holiest day in the Jewish year.
Is Josephus’ Problem also our problem?
Flavius Josephus was an author who lived during the 1st Century CE during the time of the Roman Empire. His life began in
Witnessing Resilience: Eli Sharabi’s Story of Survival
A few weeks ago I, along with 1,400 other British Jews, went to listen to Eli Sharabi share his story from hell. Eli Sharabi was kidnapped
My Journey to Embrace life from the UK to Israel
A human’s lifespan may be fleeting, but one’s potential outreach is encouraged by those who embrace the majesty of human ambition. This is
Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2025; What are we celebrating?
Often, when discussing with people who have mixed feelings about celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut, one of the main points that is raised is their ambivalence
A Personal Letter to the NHS
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Where are the miracles we were promised?
When we look to the heavens asking for an answer to our troubles, we look for signs of being heard. We do
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