This animated video illustrates Rabbi Sacks’ narration from the album Israel: Hope of Hope, exploring the connection between Ezekiel’s Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
This educational resource is designed for students of middle and high school age, as a companion to the animated video “Israel: Home of Hope”, narrated by Rabbi Sacks.
Israel: Home of Hope
Celebrating Israel with inspiration and wisdom from Rabbi Sacks
VIDEOS
Home of Hope: Animation
This animated video illustrates Rabbi Sacks’ narration from the album Israel: Hope of Hope, exploring the connection between Ezekiel’s Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
BOOKS & AUDIO
Home of Hope: Album
Israel: Home of Hope uses the power of words and music to tell the extraordinary story of the State of Israel.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Home of Hope: Resource
This educational resource is designed for students of middle and high school age, as a companion to the animated video “Israel: Home of Hope”, narrated by Rabbi Sacks.
Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Addresses
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5780
A message livestreamed during the coronovirus pandemic
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The heroes of the human spirit
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5773 (Israel’s 65th anniversary)
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Believing in the power of possibility
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5772 (Israel’s 64th anniversary)
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Thank God for the freedom
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5771
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Israel: Our hope and pride
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5765
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The world should be protesting right now
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5762
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God bless the people who do not give up
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5761
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Chazzak chazzak venitchazek!
Yom Ha’atzmaut 5758 (Israel’s 50th anniversary)
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Videos on Israel
Israel, you are not alone
This 2002 Israel rally speech delivered in Trafalgar Square is as relevant today as it was then.
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What Jerusalem means to me
Rabbi Sacks on the love story of Yerushalayim and the Jewish People.
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Israel at 70
In 2018 Rabbi Sacks delivered this video message in both Hebrew and English, speaking about Israel as “the Everlasting Symbol of Hope”.
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The Connection Between Judaism and Israel
Shedding light on antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
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Rabbi Sacks on 21st Century Israel
The creation of a Jewish society in Israel based on the blueprint of Torah.
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The Way of Israel: The Jewish Land
Rabbi Sacks delivered this message in both Hebrew and English, calling Israel the Everlasting Symbol of Hope.
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The 21st century challenge for Jews and Israel
Keynote address at Tel Hai College in the Galil.
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How do we connect the Holocaust with the State of Israel?
How to view the establishment of the State.
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At the ‘Britain and Israel Conference’
The Jewish News conference on shared strategic challenges.
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Understanding the Middle East
Speaking in the House of Lords in a key debate.
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Three Dreams for Jerusalem
Joining World Mizrachi to mark the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
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On the BDS campaign
On why it’s so important to understand and oppose the BDS campaign.
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Emerging from Crisis
A StandWithUs event livestreamed in 2020.
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Jerusalem: the beating heart
Celebrating this old-new city as a symbol Jewish faith.
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On Israel and Jewish Society
JInsider video recorded in March 2010.
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Articles and Essays on Israel
JEWISH THOUGHT
Israel: The Heart of Judaism
This article was first featured in the inaugural edition of HaMizrachi, published for Yom Ha’atzmaut in 2018.
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BOOK EXTRACTS
Future Tense: A Dream Fulfilled
An extract from Rabbi Sacks’ book, Future Tense: a vision for Jews and Judaism in the global culture.
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COVENANT & CONVERSATION
The Religious Significance of Israel
A piece from on the importance of Israel in Judaism.
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MORAL VOICE
Jerusalem and the Power of Faith
Written for the 40th annual celebration of Yom Yerushalayim.
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BOOK EXTRACTS
The Next Challenge
An extract from Rabbi Sacks’ book, Future Tense.
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CREDO
Abraham’s Message of Peace
“Israel is a land saturated with religious memories…”
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RESOURCES
A collection of rally speeches
Many of the times Rabbi Sacks stood up before a crowd in support of Israel.
JEWISH FESTIVALS
For Yom Ha’atzmaut
Videos, articles, and family resources focused on Israel’s Day of Independence.
RESOURCES
A letter from the archives
In April 1996, Rabbi Sacks shared this message in support of Israel.
Quotes
Explore a selection of key quotes on Israel