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.
Highlights
Essay Contest Winners
We are delighted to reveal the students who placed first, second, and third place in our Essay Contest, out of over 80 submissions.
The Annual Memorial Lecture
Keynote speaker David Miliband will share his thoughts on ‘Power and its Missing Guardrails’, inspired by Rabbi Sacks.
Torah as Conversation
Dr. Tanya White and Rabbi Dr. Itamar Rosensweig at the launch of the new Rabbi Sacks Chumash.
FEATURED BOOK
Celebrating Life
Finding Happiness in Unexpected Places
Following the painful loss of his father, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks looked to learn how to celebrate life in a new way. He discovered where happiness lives, often in unexpected places, through family, community, friendship and responsibilities. He also found it through a renewed relationship with God, who speaks to our deepest needs.
Drawn - in part - from his columns in The Times newspaper, Celebrating Life is for people of all faiths and none. It shows us how to be more human and, in becoming so, how we can touch the Divine.
Resources
The Connection between Judaism and Israel
With audio recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, here he illustrates why Anti-Zionism is intrinsically linked to antisemitism, and what this really means.
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.