Jonathan sacks

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.

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

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

When he led us in prayer, we felt the heavens open. Amid the awe, he would sweep us up in joyous dance, drawing his students into the profound intensity of his prayers.

Discover how Rabbi Sacks connected Jewish tradition with modern culture and why his teachings resonate across religious and secular divides.

Whether in the context of a family, school, team, or community, these touchpoints will help orient us toward our true north, toward the way we most want to be.

“The desperate plight of the hostages is a bitterly vivid symbol of the way that so many lives – Jewish and non-Jewish – are held hostage by a climate of terror,” he said.

The Torah's juxtaposition of Amalek (seeking destruction) and Yitro (offering wisdom) teaches us that protection and engagement aren't mutually exclusive.

Antisemitism has survived for millennia by adapting to the prevailing ideologies of the time. It has now adapted once again – morphing into historical theft.

The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks suggests achieving this by teaching our students to think dialectically.