“We are a global people, and must therefore use social media platforms and the world’s newest technologies to inspire us to make new connections with our ancient faith," Rabbi Sacks told The Jerusalem Post."Throughout countless generations, Judaism and its culture of hope survived, and the Hanukka lights are the symbol of that survival, of Judaism’s refusal to jettison its values for the glamour and prestige of a secular culture, then or now. A candle of hope may seem a small thing, but on it the very survival of a civilization may depend,” he added.
As a celebrated figure in England, who served as Chief Rabbi from 1991-2013, Sacks is an advocate for interfaith dialogue, a clear moral voice in a time of discord and is the author of dozens of books on Judaism, leadership and Jewish thought.According to the ministry, Britain's Jewish community is the fourth largest in the world. Prof. Sergio Della Pergola of Hebrew University estimated that as of 2016, there are more than 290,000 Jews in the United Kingdom.