Teaching Resources
Whether you work in formal or informal education, or if you just want to continue your own self-education, this section was created to help you discover a series of topical outlines that include extensive compilations of videos, quotes, sources and lesson plans based on the teachings and writings of Rabbi Sacks.
Curriculum Resources
ON DEVELOPING A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Ten Paths to God
‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres.
75 YEARS AFTER THE HOLOCAUST
Rabbi Sacks discusses the Holocaust
In this series of videos, Rabbi Sacks offers his perspective on some of the biggest questions that emerged from the Holocaust, including the crises of faith it caused many Jewish people. With ten topics included, this resource offers exclusive video content, transcripts, discussion questions, and some additional historical and background information. The project was created in partnership with the Holocaust Educational Trust.
YAHRZEIT RESOURCES
Learning Resources for the Global Day of Learning
Our Global Day of Learning (previously known as 'Communities in Conversation') offers new resources created each year for communities all around the world to honour Rabbi Sacks and learn some of his teachings in his memory. Here we have collated the resources created over the years.
LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM
Dare to Lead
This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Masa Leadership & Impact Center, consists of 10 units, with guides for both facilitators and learners. It is a unique series which blends Torah insights with leadership concepts and tools to create a flexible Jewish leadership guide, based on the teachings of Rabbi Sacks.
Themed Topics
Chosen People
Explore our teaching resources to consider the concept of “chosenness” and what it means to be a “Chosen People” according to Rabbi Sacks.
Israel
Discover video resources, short quotes, texts, and contemporary sources on the theme of Israel, examined through the thought of Rabbi Sacks.
Universal vs. Particular
Discover video resources and texts to explore the themes of Universalism and Particularism in Jewish thought, and Rabbi Sacks' ideology.
Community
Discover our full resources and texts which explore the role of the value of Community in Jewish thought and Rabbi Sacks' teachings.
Science and Religion
This unit contains many resources to explore the “The Great Partnership” - where science and religion peacefully coexist.
Jewish Identity
Find resources and texts which explore the question of “Why Be Jewish?”, and the importance of understanding and embracing our Jewish identity.
Antisemitism
Delve into videos, texts, and further resources to understand the root and core issues with Antisemitism, as explained by Rabbi Sacks.
Tefillah
Explore video resources and texts on Rabbi Sacks' approach to Tefillah, as well as further quotes, ideas, and contemporary sources.
Diversity
Use these resources and texts which explore Rabbi Sacks’ approach to Diversity, which he terms The Dignity of Difference.
Leadership
Find resources and texts which explore the role, and value of, Leadership in Jewish thought, and from Rabbi Sacks' perspective.
Shabbat
Explore videos, texts, and other resources about the day of Shabbat, from the thought of Rabbi Sacks, with additional Jewish sources included.
Family
In this unit you can find many sources, videos, and texts which explore the Jewish value of Family in the thought of Rabbi Sacks, and his contemporaries.
Environmentalism
Find resources and texts which explore environmental ethics found within Jewish thought, and from Rabbi Sacks' perspective.
Responsibility
Quotes, ideas, and key points about social activism and the Jewish perspective on taking responsibility, as taught by Rabbi Sacks.
Interfaith Dialogue
Discuss approaches to interfaith dialogue, through the thought of Rabbi Sacks, as well as the benefits of learning about other faiths.
Themed Topics for Special Events
Shavuot
A series of Shavuot and Tikkun Leil Shavuot resources developed over the years for young students and adults respectively, particularly useful if you are seeking new material to learn through the night, as is traditional for the night of Shavuot.
Israel: Home of Hope
This animated video, and accompanying resource for students, was created for the 75th anniversary of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut. This page combines audio from Rabbi Sacks with thought-provoking teaching resources. Listen to the tracks here.