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.

 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

 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

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

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


Remembering Jewish giants: Adin Steinsaltz, Jonathan Sacks – opinion

While continuing to remain committed to Halacha, Jewish law, they were able to reach beyond the world of Orthodox Judaism and impact the broader society.

Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (Left) and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Mourning Rabbi Sacks, one of God's greatest defenders – opinion

"You made religion – all religions – speak once again to modern minds and modern hearts."

RABBI JONATHAN SACKS laughs during a news conference in London after being awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize, on March 2, 2016.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: A giant of his time

Rabbi Sacks has been a walking kiddush Hashem (sanctification of God’s name) for his people. He presents a vision of Judaism which is authentic.

Pope Benedict XVI receives a gift by Lord Jonathan Sacks, chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, during a private audience at the Vatican in 2011.

Jewish ideas, belief in Western modernity set Rabbi Sacks apart - analysis

The rabbi’s soaring rhetoric ignited the desire of all who heard him to be religiously and communally engaged and captivated Jews of both little and great knowledge.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Letters to the Editor November 9, 2020: Hail to the chief rabbi

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Rabbi Sacks' soul-nourishing book on the parsha

It truly lives up to its title, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas: A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible.


Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of Great Britain, has died

Sacks was diagnosed with cancer in October and stepped back from his work to focus on his treatment.

Lord Jonathan Sacks, theologian, author, and former Chief Rabbi of the UK.

Grapevine October 25, 2020: A moment of prayer for two contemporary sages

It’s interesting that Jewish males go through life as the sons of their fathers, except when they are ill, at which time they revert to being the sons of their mothers.

A WALK to Israel team

Rabbi Sacks, former chief rabbi of England, diagnosed with cancer

Rabbi Sacks served as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013.

Lord Jonathan Sacks, theologian, author, and former Chief Rabbi of the UK.

Avoiding politics is political, no matter what Rabbi Sacks says - opinion

As Elie Wiesel taught us: “Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

Lord Jonathan Sacks, theologian, author, and former Chief Rabbi of the UK.