Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs (1920-2006) was a Masorti rabbi, the first leader of Masorti Judaism (also known as Conservative Judaism) in the United Kingdom, and a leading writer and thinker on Judaism.


Articles by Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Sanhedrin

Jews and Christians read their own ideas about authority into this ancient legislative institution.

Israel Salanter

Founder of the Mussar Movement stressed the ethical demands of the Torah.

Sacrifice

Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.

Azariah de Rossi

Medieval Italian scholar pioneered the 'scientific' study of the Jewish past.

Responsa

Rabbinic responses to questions of Jewish law enrich the body of halachic literature.

Rav and Samuel

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

Rashbam

Rashbam read the Torah according to its most literal reading--even in contradiction of Jewish law.

Menahem Meiri

This medieval talmudist's religious tolerance was ahead of his time.

The Law of the Parapet

Extra precautions for safe home construction.

Jewish Attitudes to Pride

Judaism frowns on excessive pride--but how much is too much?