C&C Family Edition: The Courage of Persistence (Toldot 5779)
TOLDOT: THE COURAGE OF PERSISTENCE Covenant & Conversation: Family Edition is a new and exciting initiative from The Office of … Read more
Tag: antisemitism
Antisemitism, or any hate, become dangerous when three things happen (Rabbi Sacks speaks in the House of Lords)
On 13th September 2018, Rabbi Lord Sacks spoke in a House of Lords debate on antisemitism in Britain. Below is … Read more
A People that Dwells Alone (Balak 5778)
This is an extraordinary moment in Jewish history, for good and not-so-good reasons. For the first time in almost … Read more
I’ve been doing Thought for the Day for thirty years but I never thought that in 2018 I would still have to speak about antisemitism. (Thought for the Day)
I’ve been doing Thought for the Day for thirty years but I never thought that in 2018 I would still … Read more
Two Types of Hate (Ki Teitse 5777)
It is by any standards a strange, almost incomprehensible law. Here it is in the form it appears in this … Read more
The Mutation of Antisemitism
In recent months and years we have seen the return and rise of antisemitism across Europe and around the world. … Read more
The Birth of the World’s Oldest Hate (Vayetse 5777)
“Go and learn what Laban the Aramean sought to do to our father Jacob. Pharaoh made his decree only about … Read more
In this age of extremes, we need to be vigilant in defending academic freedom (House of Lords)
My Lords, in 1927 a French intellectual called Julien Benda published a prophetic book called ‘La Trahison des Clercs’ – … Read more
The Mutating Virus: Understanding Antisemitism
Below is a transcript of a speech by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at “The Future of the Jewish Communities in Europe” … Read more
Healing a Fractured World: Instability, Refugees and our Responsibility
On Wednesday 13th April, Rabbi Sacks took part in a public conversation with David Miliband, CEO and President of the … Read more