Rachel Charitable Trust Launches Noé Sacks Scholarships at Bar-Ilan University

The Rachel Charitable Trust has announced the launch of the Noé Sacks Scholarships, supporting ten postgraduate students at Bar-Ilan University’s new Jonathan Sacks Institute in Israel. These scholarships will empower MA and PhD students to engage with Rabbi Sacks’ ideas, integrating his perspectives into academic and public discourse in Israel and beyond.

Aligned with the Institute’s mission to advance Rabbi Sacks’ teachings, recipients of the Noé Sacks Scholarships will produce academic publications, share research online, and create a global network of academics and intellectuals. Students will also receive specialist communications training, equipping them to bring their research to wider, non-academic audiences.

The Jonathan Sacks Institute, the largest of its kind globally and the first in Israel, was launched last year. It serves over 400 students annually, bringing together individuals from diverse faiths, backgrounds, and countries to engage with Rabbi Sacks’ transformative work.

Prof. Jonathan Rynhold, Director of The Jonathan Sacks Institute, expressed gratitude for the partnership: “We are extremely grateful for the generous support of The Rachel Charitable Trust. The Noé Sacks Scholarships will serve as the main avenue for increasing the engagement with, and influence of, Rabbi Sacks’ ideas across many disciplines throughout the academic world.”

Leo Noé, trustee of the Rachel Charitable Trust, commented: “We are honoured to support The Jonathan Sacks Institute at Bar-Ilan University and to empower the next generation of scholars to share Rabbi Sacks’ enduring wisdom with the world. The Noé Sacks Scholarships embody our commitment to continuing his legacy and inspiring meaningful global conversations.”

Lady Elaine Sacks added: “My husband was passionate about bridging the gap between traditional Jewish thought and contemporary societal issues, and this institute will continue that legacy. I am grateful to Bar-Ilan University and the Rachel Charitable Trust for providing a platform for Rabbi Sacks’ teachings in Israel, which will continue to inspire future generations.”