Sacks Scholars
The Sacks Scholars programme brings together a talented group of educators, academics, and leaders to study and develop the teachings of Rabbi Sacks, ensuring that his messages remain relevant and accessible to future generations all over the world.
COHORT ONE AT THEIR RETREAT IN ISRAEL, JULY 2023
COHORT TWO AT THEIR RETREAT IN ISRAEL, JULY 2024
The Sacks Scholars Programme:
- ensures Rabbi Sacks’ teachings and wisdom remain a living body of work, sustained by its original messages and constantly being revitalised to reach new audiences
- boosts the cohort’s strategic leadership, mentoring, and communication skills through sessions with an internationally renowned faculty
- cultivates the next generation of educators and leaders worldwide, with scholars mentoring emerging leaders
- offers mentorship to each scholar, linking them with experts in leadership, communication, and new media
Initiatives created by Sacks Scholars
The Chiefly Quotes App
Jonny Levy created an app that delivers a daily dose of inspiration in the form of one Rabbi Sacks quote per day from the Quotes section of our site.
Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast
In depth explorations of Rabbi Sacks books, with 8 original episodes created and hosted by Dr. Tanya White.
Antisemitism PSHE
Ilana Epstein's series of curricula for schools teaching Antisemitism can be deployed by UK teachers following the PSHE programme for secondary school students, or adapted by teachers for other purposes
The Haftara Family Edition
A new edition to our Covenant & Conversation Family Edition on the Parsha, Rabbi Barry Kleinberg is contributing weekly thoughts on the Haftara, connecting them both to the Parsha, and the philosophy of Rabbi Sacks.
Covenant & Continuity: Australia
The LSJS Covenant & Continuity course launched for a new Australian audience in the summer of 2024, driven by Michael Rainsbury.
The Young Sacks Scholars Programme
Rabbi Seth Grauer's new series of Zoom sessions for Jewish schools across America.
For more information or to invite a Sacks Scholar to your school or community, please contact Rabbi Jeremy Bruce. Many of our speakers also have full profiles listed on our Sacks Speakers page.