Rabbi jonathan sacks

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.

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
 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

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages and an end to the Israel-Hamas War, in Tel Aviv this week. Israel will survive its external enemies; the greater question is whether we will overcome our internal divisions, says the writer.

Israel can overcome external enemies but its internal divisions are far more dangerous - opinion


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.

Rabbi Sacks on politics from the pulpit: ‘US Jewry is making a mistake’

The consequence of blurring the line between politics and Judaism can be significant, Sacks said.

What I have described may be common experiences for many American Jews today who are trying to be both pro-Israel and fight for social justice