Explore the life and work of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Discover articles, videos, books, commentary, and educational resources from an international faith leader, ambassador for Judaism and Jewish values, respected moral philosopher, and award-winning author.
This digital archive, which continues to expand over time as more content is unearthed and uploaded, has been developed by The Rabbi Sacks Legacy in honour of Rabbi Sacks, following his passing on 7th November 2020.
PARSHA OF THE WEEK:
Bereishit
From the series of weekly commentary essays on the Torah by Rabbi Sacks.
Highlights
Global Day of Learning
Join us, and communities all around the world, in marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Sacks by learning something new in his memory.
How to Change the World
Watch this new video, animating and illustrating Rabbi Sacks’ message on civility, the responsible life, and how to make a real difference.
Miliband Calls for Renewed Democratic Guardrails
David Miliband gives the annual memorial lecture in honour of Rabbi Sacks at the London School of Economics.
FEATURED BOOK
To Heal a Fractured World
The Ethics of Responsibility
One of Judaism's most distinctive and challenging ideas is its ethics of responsibility. We have been given the gift of freedom and we in turn have to honour and enhance the freedom of others. More than in any previous generation, we have been tempted to imagine that it is the individual's needs which are the sole source of meaning. In To Heal a Fractured World, Rabbi Sacks argues that such preoccupation with oneself is a mistake. Ethics are concerned with the life we live together, and the goods we share only exist by virtue of being shared.
Rabbi Sacks argues his case in a way which shows a profound engagement with the human condition today, and reflects how widely he has read. He talks with as much authority about Sigmund Freud or Karl Marx as he does about the Hebrew Bible.
This book is a clarion call to the outside world to come to its senses. Now available in Hebrew, Russian, Dutch, and Spanish.
Resources
Morality in the 21st Century: The Podcast
Listen to the five broadcasted episodes led by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, with insightful sub-topics and special guests, invited by Rabbi Sacks onto his BBC podcast series.
Explore the Archive
Rabbi Sacks on Desert Island Discs
Listen to the full episode, first broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in February 1991, where Rabbi Sacks discussed music, religion, and his plans for the future.
A Tribute from the King
HM King Charles shares a tribute to Rabbi Sacks, shortly after his untimely passing in November 2020.
Rabbi Sacks and CNN’s Christiane Amanpour
When Amanour asked Rabbi Sacks about prospects for peace in the Middle East, the threat of Iran, and the extent of European antisemitism.
Tributes
Read a selection of the tributes, statements, articles and obituaries published in the aftermath of Rabbi Sacks’ passing.
Personal Reflections
Read a selection of personal reflections and stories about individuals’ interactions with Rabbi Sacks, or submit your own.