Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Light up your Hannukah with the teachings of Rabbi Sacks zt"l
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks , 28/11/2021 23:00 (Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust)

The heroism of Tamar

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ,25/11/2021 09:02

Herzog awards posthumous Genesis Lifetime Achievement Award to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Arutz Sheva Staff ,23/11/2021 02:05

News for Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Remembering my brother, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

"Over this last year,I lost a brother but gained a giant." Alan Sacks says in a special interview with Arutz ShevaArutz Sheva, 31/10/2021 10:35

YU opens Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership

New center inaugurated at Yeshiva University in honor of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks 1 year after his passing.Arutz Sheva Staff, 27/10/2021 18:19

Jill Biden pays tribute to Jonathan Sacks at yeshiva fundraiser in Detroit

First Lady gives keynote speech at Detroit yeshiva, paying tribute to former Chief Rabbi of Britain, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.Gabe Friedman, JTA, 26/10/2021 08:08

'How perfect were the Matriarchs and Patriarchs?' In memoriam

A deep and enlightening article that exemplifies the wisdom of the rabbi and mentor who passed away one year ago.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 24/10/2021 22:30

Beyond Nature

Covenant introduces moral law. A moral law is not the same as a scientific law. Scientific laws describe, whereas moral laws prescribe.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 10/10/2021 09:29

The meaning of Sukkot and the Sukkah

A selection of articles and videos of interest from the Rabbi Sacks archive on the holiday of Sukkot:Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks , 22/09/2021 09:00

Rabbi Sacks on the meaning of the Sukkah

The late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the Sukkot holiday: 'You can experience eternity in a moment - all you have to do is celebrate.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 20/09/2021 12:15

A nation of storytellers

To know who we are is, in large part, to understand the story or stories of which we are a part.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 26/08/2021 13:14

Leaders learn

Biblical kings had prophets to guide them, but they continued to learn. That is the mark of a statesman rather than a politician.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 14/08/2021 22:53

Defining reality

We are a small nation. We are smaller than many of our neighbouring nations. But we are different.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 08/08/2021 08:25

To lead is to listen - Eikev 5781

In Judaism we do not see God; we hear God. To listen to God is to be open to God.and that is what Moses is saying throughout Devarim.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 29/07/2021 05:54

The fewest of all peoples

We may be the fewest of all peoples, but when we heed God’s call, we have the ability,to mend and transform the world.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 22/07/2021 08:03

Conflict Resolution Matot-Masei 5781

The negotiation between Moses and the 2 tribes in our parsha follows closely the principles arrived at by the Harvard Negotiation Project,Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks , 08/07/2021 09:51

The Three Weeks and Tisha B'Av

Questions, stories and points for discussion on the saddest period of the Jewish Year.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks , 26/06/2021 21:23

Miriam, Moses’ friend

Some say that the loss of a sibling is harder to bear than the loss of a parent - Moses has to deal with that bereavement in this parasha.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 17/06/2021 14:41

Servant leadership

What was wrong with Korach and his fellow agitators? He wanted power. HIs followers each had their reasons to feel resentful toward Moses.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 11/06/2021 15:31

Jerusalem, the beating heart of Judaism

In 2017,Rabbi Sacks spoke about the impact the Six Day War had on him as a young student at university..Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks , 10/05/2021 12:59

Sprints and Marathons: Acharei Mot–Kedoshim 5781

The good news is: there once was a Moses. Because of him, the people survived. The bad news is: what happens when there is no Moses?Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 22/04/2021 15:52

Rabbi Sacks on the Holocaust

From the writings of Rabbi Sacks: questions, stories and points for family discussion and a prayer composed by Rabbi Sacks for Yom HaShoah.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 07/04/2021 13:44

Leadership: The courage of identity crises

Leaders must have the strength to know what they cannot be if they are to have the courage to be truly their best selves.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 25/03/2021 20:48

Celebrate!

Genesis began with an act of Divine creation. Exodus ends with an act of human creation!. G-d and we are partners!Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 14/03/2021 09:05

Ki Tissa: How leaders fail

There is an apocryphal quote attributed to several politicians: “Of course I follow the party. After all, I am their leader.”Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 04/03/2021 07:42

For Purim: G-d's hidden call

You don’t have to change the world to change the world, but we must always ask ourselves, what does Hashem want of me in this place, now?Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 26/02/2021 12:00

The home we build together - Terumah 5781

The building of the Tabernacle was the first great project the Israelites undertook together. It symbolised the challenge of the future.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 19/02/2021 12:41

Vision and details - Mishpatim 5781

Torah means “law.” But it also means “teaching, instruction, guidance,” or more generally, “direction”.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 11/02/2021 06:11

A naton of leaders

Doing the math in Jethro's suggestion to Moses, we realize that 1 in every 8 adult male was expected to undertake a form of leadership role.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 06/02/2021 18:49

International Holocaust Memorial Day and Tu Bi'Shvat

Online resources for International Holocaust Memorial Day and Tu Bi'Shvat, from the archive of Rabbi Sacks zt"l.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 26/01/2021 13:00

The far horizon

Moes did not speak about liberty at the Exodus, he spoke about the distant future and the duty of parents to educate their children.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 21/01/2021 12:01

Overcoming setbacks

There are heights you cannot climb without first having fallen. Moses shows us the need to try and try again.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 14/01/2021 11:35

Women as leaders

Beneath the surface of the parasha is a counter-narrative of six extraordinary women without whom there would not have been a Moses.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 07/01/2021 19:10

Tony Blair, former UK PM: Rabbi Sacks reminded me importance of faith

Conference of European Rabbis holds memorial event honoring Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. 'The things he gave me will stay with me till I die.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 04/01/2021 12:54

Moving forwards

Any leader elected to anything, anyone more loved or gifted than others, will face envy and false accusations. Joseph did not waver.. Op-ed.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 04/01/2021 08:30

The unexpected leader

Predictions are impossible in the affairs of living, breathing human beings and in this parasha, we see Judah rise to leadership - and why.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 24/12/2020 07:18

Miketz: Three approaches to dreams

Joseph had three gifts that many have in isolation but few in combination.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 18/12/2020 11:42

Watch: Rabbi Sacks' daughter lights Hanukkah candles in his memory

Gila Sacks, daughter of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, joins Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer virtually for Hanukkah candle lighting.Arutz Sheva Staff, 15/12/2020 05:11

Vayeshev: The power of praise; Hanukkah: Ceremony and Celebration for the family

There is a delicate balance between the neglect that leads to lack of confidence and excessive praise or favouritism..Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 10/12/2020 08:30

Prince Charles calls Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ‘a light unto this nation’

The Prince of Wales lauds former UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks at 'shloshim' event marking 30 days since Rabbi Sack's passing.Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA, 07/12/2020 07:16

Vayishlach: Be thyself

The story of Jacob wrestling with an unnamed adversary and his new name Israel is essential to understanding what it means to be a Jew.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 04/12/2020 06:28

Our mentor. our teacher. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, an American perspective

Three major Orthodox forces in America, the OU, RCA and YU join in a filmed tribute to Rabbi Sacks.Joshua Steinreich, 02/12/2020 15:05

Light in dark times

The ability to survive and to recover is part of what it takes to be a leader. Covenant & Conversation for Vayetse.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 26/11/2020 11:40

Communication matters

Isaac never intended to give the blessing of the covenant to Esau. He intended to give each child the blessing that suited them.Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, 18/11/2020 21:58

Rabbi Sacks' Torah series to continue - even after his passing

Office of the late UK Chief Rabbi says a full year's-worth of essays prepared before Rabbi Sacks passed away from cancer.Arutz Sheva Staff, 13/11/2020 12:09

12 lessons I learned from Rabbi Sacks

":I am saddened, my brother Jonathan, you were so very pleasant to me." (Samuel II, Chapter 1) Learning life lessons by example. Op-ed.Rabbi Elchanan Poupko, 13/11/2020 09:00

Two public figures left the world: One inspirational, one despicable

The contrast is between those who choose life and those who inflict death those who promote love and those who incite hatred. Op-ed.Melanie Phillips, 13/11/2020 08:13

Beginning the Journey (Chayei Sarah 5781)

Rabbi Sacks z’’l prepared a full year of Covenant & Conversation for 5781, based on his book Lessons in Leadership.Rabbi Jonathan Sacks , 12/11/2020 12:00

Daughter of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: He loved us so

Gila Sacks eulogizes her father. 'Today came too soon and I'm not ready.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 09/11/2020 16:27

Watch: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks laid to rest in London

Rabbis and relatives pay their final respects at funeral service for former chief rabbi of Britain, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.Arutz Sheva Staff, 09/11/2020 14:56

Rain that becomes a forest: Elegy for Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

In a week the shiva will end but the hole in our hearts will not heal. In memoriam and in gratitude for a great man of our times.Dr. Inna Rogatchi, 09/11/2020 11:16

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Why bad things happen to good people

In a heartbreaking video circulating the web, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks presents a touching answer to a timeless questionYoni Kempinski, 09/11/2020 10:27

EU's anti-Semitism czar eulogizes Rabbi Sacks as a 'mensch'

Europe's coordinator for combating anti-Semitism eulogizes Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, calling him a 'bridge builder between cultures'.Arutz Sheva Staff, 09/11/2020 08:10

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to the EU in 2016: Understanding the Mutating Virus of Antisemitism

On September 2016, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote address to the EU and said that "The hate that begins with Jews never ends with Jews"Arutz Sheva Staff, 09/11/2020 07:54

Jewish world mourns two Torah 'giants' of our generation

Chief Rabbi of the UK, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Halachic authority Rabbi Dovid Feinstein pass away over the weekend.Arutz Sheva Staff, 08/11/2020 19:44

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to be laid to rest Sunday

Former Chief Rabbi of the UK, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, to be laid to rest Sunday, as Britain's second coronavirus lockdown continuesArutz Sheva Staff, 08/11/2020 15:20

Eulogizing Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is not enough

Imagine being asked what you are doing with your commitment to Judaism. What will you answer?Sivan Rahav-Meir, 08/11/2020 12:38

UJA-Federation of New York mourns passing of former UK Chief Rabbi

"The world has lost one of the great Jewish leaders of our time."Arutz Sheva Staff, 08/11/2020 04:55

President Rivlin mourns passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

President: 'Rabbi Sacks bravely faced difficult questions and always found the right words to illuminate the Torah and explain its paths.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 07/11/2020 21:51

World Bnei Akiva mourns Rabbi Sacks passing

World Bnei Akiva: 'Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was one of the most important thinkers in the Jewish world.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 07/11/2020 20:44