Rabbi 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.

JANUARY 30, 2026|ByZVIKA KLEIN

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.

JANUARY 18, 2026|BySHMUEL LEGESSE

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin reflects how Rabbi Sacks's teachings helped her manage Hersh's captivity

Marking the anniversary of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's death, Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin shared they had found strength in the teachings of Rabbi Sacks after their son, Hersh, was murdered in Gaza.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's new Torah commentary is making waves in Israel five years after his death

Sacks, the chief rabbi of Great Britain, is the author of a posthumous volume that is challenging Israel’s top-selling Koren Tanakh.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025|ByDEBORAH DANAN/JTA

Sacks Scholars program kicks off in 4-day Jerusalem retreat

The four-day retreat, June 27-July 1, served as the launching point for a year-long initiative to cultivate a network of Sacks-inspired scholars.

JULY 14, 2023ByBENJY SINGER

The opening session of the Sacks Scholars retreat at Confederation House.

Rabbi Sacks scholars debate the use of Hebrew to teach communal values

Following in her father, Rabbi Sacks’ footsteps, Isaacs first insisted on only speaking in Hebrew to a primarily English-speaking audience.

JULY 2, 2023ByNOA ABLIN

THE FORMER Chief Rabbi of England, Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Jews must free Judaism from Israeli politics - opinion

Over 3,335 years ago, the Jews were freed by God from Egypt. In 2023, the Jews must free Judaism itself from the bondage of Israeli politics.

APRIL 6, 2023ByDANIEL GOLDMAN

THEN-CHIEF RABBI of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Lord Jonathan Sacks sings a prayer at a rally held in solidarity with Israel, in London, in 2006.

Rabbi Sacks's last book: His words – his memorial

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: ‘Serenity in the face of death came from profound tranquility in the face of life’

NOVEMBER 25, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks speaking at the Jewish Free School in London in 2006.

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."

NOVEMBER 20, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

NOVEMBER 19, 2022ByDAVID M. WEINBERG

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

President, students, Lady Elaine reflect on life after Rabbi Sacks

Over 200 government officials, Jewish figures and religious leaders commemorated the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and his impact on modern Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022BySARA WEINSTEIN