The Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning 2025
Marking the passing of Rabbi Sacks with an annual day of learning in his memory.
11 November 2025 / 20 Marcheshvan 5786
“Torah is a commentary on life, and life is a commentary on Torah.” - Rabbi Sacks
Each year, communities around the world come together on Rabbi Sacks’ yahrzeit to honour his memory through learning and reflection.
In November we marked five years since his passing and linked his yahrzeit with the launch of the new Koren Sacks Humash, featuring his original translations and commentary. The suggested theme for communities and schools engaging with the 5th annual Global Day of Learning was “Torah as Conversation”.
We invited you to join with your community, school, family or friends to explore Rabbi Sacks' timeless wisdom. Whether by hosting a speaker, studying his work, or using our resources, we encouraged you to take part in your own way.
If you have any questions about getting involved for next year, please contact Louise at [email protected].
Resources for Communities
Explore the prepared learning resources based on this year's theme, Torah as Conversation. Developed for adults, they can also be adapted by educators for younger students.
DOWNLOAD RESOURCES
FOR MAINSTREAM AUDIENCES
FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES
English PDF >
(based on the Torah as Conversation theme)
Cards & Conversation >
(New sets of cards to facilitate discussion for students)
Our 2025 animated video illustrates Rabbi Sacks as he explains in his own words how we live, breathe, and communicate with the Torah in every generation.
ADDITIONAL THEMED RESOURCES
Participants were also welcome to choose a theme or resource from a previous year >
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May the soul of Rabbi Sacks be elevated in merit of the learning we will do in his memory.