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Editor's Notes: Even after his death, Rabbi Sacks' idea of antisemitism stays dangerously relevant

In Sacks' European Parliament speech, he described antisemitism as a virus that defeats the immune system by constantly changing its structure.

 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, 1948-2020.
Jewish New Yorkers rally in support of Israel during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

A Jewish speaker, a new mayor, and a signal to New York’s Jews - opinion

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion

 MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION site off Jaffa Road, not far from the city entrance (and opposite where ‘Jerusalem Post’ staff work amid the cacophany).

Grapevine: Residents amid rubble


Rabbi Sacks Legacy launches Passover seder activity

The scavenger hunt is inspired by former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' essay The Missing Fifth.

Britain's former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks laughs during a news conference after being awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize in London, Britain, March 2, 2016.

Lapid gave Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks book to director generals of gov't ministries

Lapid met with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks numerous times before he passed away in 2020, referring to him as "his rabbi."

 THE FORMER Chief Rabbi of England, Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Sacks, Carlebach and Kahane: Three different rabbis, remembered - opinion

The elevated expositions of Rabbi Sacks, the beautiful teachings of Rabbi Carlebach and the angry warnings of Rabbi Kahane are not of equal value or validity. Yet they are perhaps various sides to th

 The Yarzheits of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Shlomo Carlebach, and Meir Kahane all fell in the same week of November, 2022.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’s second yahrzeit -opinion

The following is an adaptation of my opening statement at the launch event hosted by President Isaac Herzog, in Jerusalem, the city of hope, perhaps the most meaningful possible venue.

Former prime minister Tony Blair presents Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Jewish News' Night of Heroes

Grapevine November 6, 2022: Pride before the fall

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 YITZHAK RABIN

Herzog, hundreds of leaders reflect on legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

President Herzog spoke about his relationship with Rabbi Sacks in Beit HaNassi.

The Sacks Conversation

Grapevine September 4, 2022: Remembering Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Movers and shakers of Israeli society.

 THE FORMER Chief Rabbi of England, Lord Jonathan Sacks.

‘Doomism’ vs hope: A Jewish voice on climate change - opinion

"There is still time; our future remains to be written. But, it’s going to take everything we have and we need to start now,” Sanjayan said.

 RABBAI JONATHAN SACKS 'Judaism is the systematic rejection of tragedy in the name of hope.'

Rabbi Kanievsky and Rabbi Sacks: The legacy of two Jewish leaders - opinion

Over the past year and a half, two of the prominent rabbinic figures of our time have passed away.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews gather during the funeral ceremony of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in the streets near the cemetery  in the city of Bnei Brak, on March 20, 2022

Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Judaism’s voice to Western civilization

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks was the voice of Judaism to Western civilization and became the chief rabbi of world Jewry – he was a walking kiddush Hashem.

RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS with Dan Sacker, co-director of The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust.