rabbi jonathan sacks

How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

The Jewish practice of counting our blessings encourages us to recognize and appreciate the sustenance in our lives. This regular acknowledgment can foster a lasting sense of gratitude.

By KOHENET RABBI SARAH BRACHA GERSHUNY
26/11/2024

Rabbi Sacks’ unveiled archives reveal ties to prince Charles and the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Letters to and from Rabbi Sacks reveal his role as a global connector and thoughtful religious leader.

 An artistic portrait of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

This week in Jewish history: The Black Death pogroms, death of Rabbi Sacks

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
17/11/2024

Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
15/11/2024
 An artistic portrait of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

New York City event honors legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

The atmosphere that evening was both meaningful and emotional for me personally, as I had met Rabbi Sacks in England and in New York City, when he signed my Koren Sacks Siddur.

By JOSEPH SCUTTS
03/10/2024

Education as the key to Jewish resilience and global impact

Amid rising challenges, Jewish education must stay a priority, nurturing future leaders to ensure Jewish children not only survive but thrive.

By CHAYA YOSOVICH
22/08/2024

Navigating rabbinical ordination and leadership in Israel’s modern context - opinion

After completing the rigorous process for rabbinical ordination, I faced an unexpected hurdle due to the lack of a chief rabbi in Israel. Here's my journey.

By ELI FRIEDMAN
25/07/2024

National Library receives personal archives of late 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.

Now, as throughout Jewish history, we must be a people of hope

But right now, as I write these words with the tears in my eyes obscuring the keyboard, it doesn’t feel like there is any hope.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
16/03/2024

Mental health teachings in Jewish tradition

Even in the midst of the greatest darkness, we are given the capacity and the Divine providence to find hope in our situation for a better future.

By DANIEL EPSTEIN
19/01/2024
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