
Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

With more rabbis opting for a change of career, what does it take to stay in the pulpit?
A rabbi’s life is demanding – but never dull

Can a woman continue with her pregnancy if her life is at risk?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle questions of Jewish life

Here’s what happened to a rabbi in Qatar
As I flew in, Hamas flew out...

Nicholas Winton was a hero, and my shul took care of his garden
I have special memories of the modest, inspiring man who saved 669 children from the Nazis

I’m Jewish, my husband’s Muslim, how do I raise my son?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in contemporary Jewish life

When Jews were told they should stay at home...
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Can a Jewish state be led by a person on trial for alleged corruption?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in contemporary Jewish life

Punish the Pittsburgh gunman but do not kill him
The man who killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life was sentenced to death by a jury yesterday

The Georgian building with a synagogue, church and mosque under same roof
Building in Tbilisi known as the Peace Project aims to show how different faiths can unite against prejudice

It's time to legalise assisted dying, in the name of compassion
In my work as a congregational rabbi I see people die in pain, needlessly

What is the point of wishing for the return of the Temple?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi debate contemporary Jewish problems

Let’s play a quick game of Jewish ‘Sliding Doors’
There are so many historical moments when different choice would have changed the world

Is polyamory allowed in Judaism?
We pose a question of morality to our two rabbis, one Orthodox, the other Progressive...

The Jewish traditions behind pomp of Charles III’s big day
The coronation of King Solomon provides the template for Saturday's ceremony

We need to stop seeing atheist Jews as bad Jews
David Baddiel’s book strikes a blow for an often ignored but significant group among us

The seder plate is a moveable feast
Rabbi Jonathan Romain explains how its contents have varied — and continue to do so
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