Raphael Zarum

Rabbi Zarum is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies and has a doctorate in Theoretical Physics. He specialises in wildly innovative and meaningful readings of Jewish sources

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Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS). He has a doctorate in Theoretical Physics, a Masters in Education, and is a graduate of the Mandel Leadership School in Jerusalem. Raphael is a sought-after lecturer with wildly innovative and meaningful readings of Torah, Midrash, Talmud and the Jewish festivals that reference modern literature, cinema and culture.

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Four Challenges to the Future of the Jewish People

This is an analysis of the most important contemporary challenges facing Jews across the globe today. The background and development of each challenge is presented followed by suggestions for potential responses. Contemporary issues of nationalism, gender, identity and personal ethics are taken into consideration.

Seven Levels of Laziness

Why does staying in bed feel better than getting up? This class delves into a 1500-year-old midrashic text in which King Solomon identifies seven variants of the lazy personality. The levels reflect our tainted desire for a life of fulfilment. The study will touch upon the writings of C.S. Lewis and Margaret Mahy.

Are our rabbis good enough?

Some say there are no 'gedolim' (great rabbis) anymore and that no-one is respected or brave enough to have a dramatic impact on the Jewish People. Everyone just 'plays safe'. Did the Sages of the Talmud think any different? This is a study of their vision for rabbis who would live millennia after they had died. There is no going back…

From Skyfall to Spectre: A serious Jewish reading of James Bond

Director Sam Mendes’s 007 is more personal than all previous Bonds: we have an origin story, identity crises and a plethora of biblical imagery. From the Jew who inspired Fleming’s Bond to the latest movie in the franchise, this presentation uncovers the disturbing Jewish themes of the spy of spies.

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Rabbi Dr Zarum is an educator par excellence and is sought after for his wisdom, elegant and informed rhetoric and erudite presentation. He is a highly popular speaker who enjoys a great number of dedicated, regular students who have grown tremendously from his insights. He lends great weight and value to the programmes in which he participates. He is of the highest calibre.
— Rabbi Joseph Dweck, Senior Rabbi, Sephardi Jewish Community, UK, London

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Jewish News / Times of Israel 2 February, 2021:

Learning from Rabbi Sacks zt"l

The Jewish Chronicle 14 September, 2020:

God and Coronavirus

The Jewish Chronicle 16 July, 2018:

Plastic Judaism

The Jewish Chronicle 29 September, 2016:

Take a deep breath for Rosh Hashanah

Bible Society 1 August, 2014:

Memory and Judaism

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