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
Tag: antisemitism
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
Europe at a Crossroad: Civil Society Efforts to Counter Religious Hatred and Bigotry in Europe
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held an event at the National Press Club on April 11, … Read more
Anti-Zionism is the new anti-Semitism (Rabbi Sacks writes for Newsweek)
On March 27, speaking to the Sunday Times, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams expressed his concern at rising levels … Read more
“Religion is not a threat” – Rabbi Sacks in conversation with Father Raymond de Souza at Cardus
The world, it seems, might be better off without religion. Witness the horrific violence of the Islamic State, or look … Read more
Antisemitism: The world’s oldest hatred
On 14th March, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote lecture for the Federation CJA in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the historical … Read more
Rabbi Sacks is interviewed by First Things
In October 2015, Rabbi Sacks discussed his new book, Not In God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence, with First Things – … Read more