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Ask the Rabbi: Jewish Law and Disability
Written by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain Monday, 12 April 2010
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue addresses your questions. This week's question: "I came across a Cohen once who was unable to give the Priestly Blessing due to a disabled arm - he was unable to lift it. Was this a personal matter or are there also any Jewish laws regarding disablements?"Ask the Rabbi: Visiting a Grave
Written by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain Friday, 19 March 2010
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue addresses your questions. This week's question: "I know there is a custom that we do not visit the grave until the stone setting. However, I would like to go to my mother’s grave on her birthday, which is before then. Am I offending against some religious law that could jeopardise my mum's soul from ascending to heaven?"A Jewish Ethic for Consumerism
Written by Rabbi Neil Amswych Monday, 08 March 2010
As Fairtrade Fortnight draws to a close, Rabbi Neil Amswych of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue looks at the Jewish imperative to pay a fair price.Sex Education and Faith Schools
Written by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain Wednesday, 24 February 2010
The fate of the Children, Schools and Families Bill currently going through Parliament is a good lesson in where religion and politics can mix at its best and worst.Page 3 of 13
