All Jewish articles
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OpinionChurch attendance won’t be enough to stop antisemitism among Christians
Last month, a report claimed one third of British Christians had endorsed anti-semitic tropes. After looking at the available data, our editor suggested the problem may be confined to more nominal believers. In this response, researchers Motti Inabari and Kirill Bumin unveil more aspects of their work, which they say paints a more worrying picture
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News AnalysisA new report claims UK Christians are antisemitic. Is it accurate?
A Chosen People Ministries survey has claimed one third of British Christians endorse antisemitic tropes such as “The Jews talk too much about the Holocaust”. Sam Hailes looks at the research
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ReviewsA Real Pain is laugh out loud funny. It’ll help Christians understand the Jewish experience
This is not a Holocaust movie, says David Hoffbrand. It’s an entertaining comedy that speaks to the impact of generational trauma on the Jewish community. If you want to be both entertained and moved, this is the film for you
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OpinionJesus wasn’t a Palestinian
Some have objected to the casting of Israeli actors in Netflix’s new film Mary. It’s a demoralising example of misguided attempts to erase Christ’s Jewish identity, says Michael Coren
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ReviewsWhy do Jews and Christians read the Bible differently? This book attempts an answer
If you want to understand why Jews read the Bible in the way they do, then The Bible With and Without Jesus may be worth a read, says Lois Tverberg
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OpinionChristians can’t let history repeat itself when it comes to antisemitism
Complaints of antisemitic abuse among doctors have surged since October 7, with reports of some medics “celebrating Hamas attacks” according to The Times. Following Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day which took place earlier this week, Rev Tim Guttman says Christians must learn from history, and redouble their efforts to stand in solidarity with Jewish people
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News AnalysisExplained: Why is everyone up in arms about “Christ is King”?
A row has exploded on X (formerly Twitter) over the phrase “Christ is King”. Surely this is something all Christians believe. So why has it become contentious? Heather Tomlinson explains
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Real Life5 Christian heroes who rescued Jews from the Holocaust
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Heather Tomlinson reports on those honoured as the “Righteous Among the Nations”
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OpinionI used to think antisemitism was a past problem. Christian reactions to Gaza have changed my mind
If you don’t think that antisemitism has become magnified in recent weeks, then you’re definitely not Jewish, says Michael Coren
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OpinionIsrael is the Church’s blindspot
Any serious intercessor understands the importance of praying for Israel, yet most of the Church remains blind to the reality of God’s ongoing plan for the Jews, says Steve Maltz
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OpinionWhat Christians need to know about antisemitism in Britain
Imagine having armed guards at Sunday services, or keeping the location of your church coffee morning a secret for fear of abuse or violent attack. It may seem unimaginable, but this is the reality for many Jews in the UK. Now, more than ever, Christians must show solidarity, says James Roberts
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ReviewsListening to the Jewish Jesus - Paul Luckraft
The rediscovery of the Jewishness of Jesus, and of the early Church, has been a major theme in recent biblical scholarship. The 2,000-year gap since these events occurred means we often read the biblical text without appreciating the cultural and historic context. The aim of Paul ...
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OpinionNo, Jesus wasn’t married
Lee Wilson recently argued that Jesus could have been married. Lois Tverberg responds
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OpinionCould Jesus have been married?
The Bible doesn’t answer the question. But it does give us some clues, says Lee Wilson
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Regular ColumnistsCould Jesus have been female?
Q: Is there a biblical or theological reason why Jesus had to be a Jewish male? Could God have come in female form – and would she have been taken seriously if she had?
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Magazine FeaturesWhy you should make ‘Keep the Sabbath holy’ your New Year’s Resolution
God mandated a day of rest for our good, says David Hoffbrand. Try it. You might be surprised by the many benefits it brings to you and your family
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TestimoniesFrom Islam to Christianity: ‘The living God appeared to me’
Hasna Khatun explains how the faithful witness of a Jewish Christian friend and a dramatic encounter with God led to her conversion
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Opinion3 things every Christian should know about the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles
As Jews around the world celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles this week, Emily Emanuel explains what the celebration means for followers of Jesus
