Jonathan sacks
When prayer is weaponized: Preserving faith’s sincerity in a politicized world - opinion
True prayer lights the heart and softens the soul; it cannot be weaponized without losing meaning.
The Epstein scandals and the collapse of moral restraint - opinion
Editor's Notes: Even after his death, Rabbi Sacks' idea of antisemitism stays dangerously relevant
A Jewish speaker, a new mayor, and a signal to New York’s Jews - opinion
My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion
A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.
Grapevine: Residents amid rubble
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
In fond memory of Rabbi David Ebner: My sharp, sensitive, story-telling rebbe - opinion
When he led us in prayer, we felt the heavens open. Amid the awe, he would sweep us up in joyous dance, drawing his students into the profound intensity of his prayers.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ legacy: Inside the new Chumash with Jessica Sacks
Discover how Rabbi Sacks connected Jewish tradition with modern culture and why his teachings resonate across religious and secular divides.
25 touchstones for a moral compass: Lessons from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - opinion
Whether in the context of a family, school, team, or community, these touchpoints will help orient us toward our true north, toward the way we most want to be.
Former Archbishop addresses 'resurgence of antisemitism' in speech to honor Rabbi Sacks
“The desperate plight of the hostages is a bitterly vivid symbol of the way that so many lives – Jewish and non-Jewish – are held hostage by a climate of terror,” he said.
Between Amalek and Yitro: Israel's post-October 7 dilemma - opinion
The Torah's juxtaposition of Amalek (seeking destruction) and Yitro (offering wisdom) teaches us that protection and engagement aren't mutually exclusive.
Historical theft: A deliberate new antisemitism that erases Jews - opinion
Antisemitism has survived for millennia by adapting to the prevailing ideologies of the time. It has now adapted once again – morphing into historical theft.
Teaching complexity and nuance: Jewish education is not just black and white - opinion
The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks suggests achieving this by teaching our students to think dialectically.
National Library receives personal archives of late UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
The archive was acquired with support from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe. Once the files are cataloged, the library intends to provide extensive access to researchers.