Jonathan sacks

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.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN
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

I still believe New York can choose life over death, courage over fear, and unity over the easy politics of scapegoating. But that choice begins with what you decide to protect on your first day.

|BySHMUEL LEGESSE
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

A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.

|ByLIAT COLLINS
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

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Former UK chief rabbi joins battle against Israel Apartheid Week

Three events have been cancelled at UK universities.

FEBRUARY 28, 2017ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Know Comment: Sacks to the rescue

Articulating a vision of modern Western renewal based on Torah teachings.

JUNE 13, 2016ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
BRITAIN’S FORMER chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks (left) receives applause from Jennifer Templeton Simpson, granddaughter of John Templeton, after being awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize in London in March.

Approaching Purim: Our responsibility to our fellow Jews

FEBRUARY 19, 2015ByRABBI SHMULY YANKLOWITZ
The Jerusalem Post

Promoting a Judaism engaged with the world

An interview with former British chief rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

JUNE 12, 2014BySAM SOKOL
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks stands in the garden of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: We never forgot Jerusalem

Whenever Jews remembered Jerusalem something good came of it. Whenever they forgot Jerusalem, bad things happen.

JUNE 5, 2014ByJONATHAN SACKS
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