Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
From left: Cruz Ignatius, Abraham Muma, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman and Lawrence Gigliotti.
July 10, 2025, 1:52 pm
Compassion doesn’t check for religion
It’s not enough to pray for a better world; we are obligated to build it, step by step, brick by brick.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (centre) and Archbishop Peter Comensoli (second from right) with leaders of the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem.
June 6, 2024, 4:12 pm
A rabbi and a priest walk onto a plane
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman recently travelled to Jerusalem with Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli. He describes how the trip has enhanced what was already an enduring friendship.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman outside St Kilda Shule.
May 9, 2024, 8:00 am
Stories of support in these dark times
So many of us have received supportive messages from people who want us to know that we are not alone – that we have friends in the Australian community.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Taylor Swift. Photo: Instagram
February 15, 2024, 12:04 pm
Jewish lessons from Taylor Swift’s success
From the vantage point of Judaism and the Torah, the Taylor Swift phenomenon offers a prism through which to explore both the blessings and challenges ...
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
May 18, 2023, 5:00 pm
‘The risks can easily outweigh the benefits’
'After having been involved in this area of work for 18 months now, I can attest firsthand to the enormous contribution researchers make to society.'
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
With students at Ayelet Hashachar absorption centre.
May 4, 2023, 11:56 am
My Israel Story – ‘An inspiration to us all’
St Kilda Shule's Rabbi Yaakov Glasman reflects on a memorable visit to Israel - and the people he met on the way who left a profound impact on his life.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Photo: Tommaso79 | Dreamstime.com
February 23, 2023, 11:37 am
Raising awareness of mental health issues
We can all take committed action to continue to raise awareness of this important issue through education and the de-stigmatisation of mental illness.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
December 1, 2022, 9:45 am
The importance of interfaith relationships
'One of the primary causes of hatred is ignorance of the “other”.'
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
July 27, 2022, 10:58 am
Responding to the mental health crisis
In the same era that our knowledge and acceptance of mental illness has increased, so has its prevalence.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
April 15, 2022, 1:00 pm
What is the true meaning of freedom?
"The Exodus it would seem was not the open field of freedom but the corridor from one form of slavery to another."
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Chris Rock, left, reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith at the Oscars last month. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
April 12, 2022, 1:00 pm
Violence is never the answer
Lessons from the Will Smith Oscars controversy.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
March 11, 2022, 8:00 am
Success, self esteem and humility
Shabbat Shalom to all our readers.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
February 18, 2022, 8:15 am
The lesson of a coin of fire
Shabbat Shalom to all our readers.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Rabbis Velly Slavin (left) and Yaakov Glasman in their VCCEM shirts. Photo: Peter Haskin
January 16, 2022, 8:00 am
Crisis responder rabbis
By CARLY DOUGLAS, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, News, Melbourne, Rabbi Velly Slavin and Victoria Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry
November 26, 2021, 8:00 am
Be wary when judging others
The parasha of the week.
By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
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