Rabbi Sacks on Antisemitism
Browse a selection of Rabbi Sacks’ articles, broadcasts, and videos addressing the issue of antisemitism. We hope these will serve as valuable tools in your efforts to combat the world’s oldest hatred.
This page is dedicated in honor of Shari Redstone and her children, and all of our grandchildren.
Antisemitism Teaching Resources
A robust collection of resources and texts for educators who wish to teach ideas shared by Rabbi Sacks on the issue of antisemitism.
The Mutation of Antisemitism
A whiteboard animated video in which Rabbi Sacks describes antisemitism as a virus which persists and mutates over time.
Understanding Antisemitism
Watch this impactful keynote address, delivered by Rabbi Sacks to the European Parliament on the mutating virus of antisemitism.
Voices on Antisemitism
In 2014 Rabbi Sacks appeared on a podcast for The US Holocaust Museum and spoke about the ways in which antisemitism has mutated over time.
The Connection Between Judaism and Israel
A whiteboard animated video in which explains the everlasting links between the land of Israel and the Jewish People.
The World’s Oldest Hatred
A short video where Rabbi Sacks succinctly lays out the historical evolution of antisemitism.
What is Antisemitism?
Read an extract from Rabbi Sacks' bestseller, Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence.
Rabbi Sacks on BDS
An animated video which discusses the boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaign against Israel.
The New Antisemitism
Read a chapter from Future Tense entitled, The New Antisemitism: What is it, and how do we deal with it?
Antisemitism Matters
In this BBC radio "Thought for the Day", Rabbi Sacks stated that antisemitism matters because it’s an assault on humanity.
Anti-Zionism is the New Antisemitism
In this Newsweek article published in 2016, Rabbi Sacks elaborated on the way anti-Zionism masks a deeper antisemitism.
Debate in the House of Lords
In 2018, Rabbi Lord Sacks spoke in a House of Lords debate on antisemitism in Britain, and when hatred becomes dangerous.
The Birth of the World's Oldest Hate
This Covenant & Conversation piece takes a look at the origins of antisemitism.
American Antisemitism
The keys to understanding American antisemitism and fighting back, published by the JTA.
Europe's New Antisemitism
This Wall Street Journal piece outlines Europe's alarming increase in antisemitism.
