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Rabbi Lord Sacks
Racel Sharansky Danziger and US ambassador Jacob Lew in the Sacks Conversation at the National Library of Israeli (Yacov Segal Photography)
November 25, 2024, 3:59 pm
Rabbi Sacks’ personal archive now in National Library of Israel
Annual Sacks Conversation, drawing on his legacy, held in Library in presence of his widow, Lady Sacks
By Jenni Frazer
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
March 17, 2023, 10:27 am
INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’
Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.
By Richard Ferrer
Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. (Blake-Ezra Photography Ltd)
February 9, 2022, 6:14 pm
Hundreds help to complete Torah scroll to be presented in honour of Lord Sacks
Rabbi Sacks Unity Torah initiative was launched by Dovid and Leah Mitz of the Elstree & Borehamwood Jewish Life Centre, after the former recovered from Covid-19 in March 2020.
Henry Grunwald and Dan Sacker
January 31, 2022, 12:43 pm
Henry Grunwald and Dan Sacker to leave roles at Lord Sacks Trust
Elliott Goldstein will become chair and Jonny Lipczer will join the professional staff of the organisation set up to further the teachings of the late former Chief Rabbi
By Justin Cohen
Rabbi Sacks with Rabbi Zarum
December 7, 2021, 4:36 pm
Dean of LSJS made first head of new role promoting Rabbi Sacks’ teachings
Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum is the inaugural holder of the Rabbi Sacks Chair of Modern Jewish Thought, saying it's the 'honour of my life'
By Jenni Frazer
Picture taken at the recent Sacks Conversation which took place in London on 11th October. From left to right: Rabbi Dr Stuart Halpern, Andrew Herenstein, Terri Herenstein, Dina Sacks, Lady Sacks, Joshua Sacks, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman (President of Yeshiva University), Elliott Goldstein, Gila Sacks, Eve Sacks, Judith Sacks, Alan Sacks. ((C) Blake Ezra Photography Ltd. 2021)
October 29, 2021, 3:35 pm
Yeshiva University establishes learning centre in honour of Rabbi Lord Sacks
Lady Elaine Sacks called the opening of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership 'something I find extremely moving.'
First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah fundraiser dinner in Detroit, Oct. 24, 2021. (Screenshot from C-Span)
October 27, 2021, 10:24 am
Jill Biden pays tribute to Rabbi Lord Sacks at yeshiva fundraiser
First Lady quotes late intellectual and author who died a year ago this week
By JTA
Rabbi Dr Zarum, Joanna Benarroch, Joanne Greenaway, Rabbi Epstein and Rabbi Dweck ((C) Blake Ezra Photography Ltd. 2021)
October 26, 2021, 4:12 pm
Hundreds at event marking first yarzheit of Rabbi Lord Sacks
Associates of the former chief rabbi drew on his teachings, including 'being bilingual' in Judaism and the wider world, and making 'Torah relevant, cutting-edge and meaningful'
By Jenni Frazer
Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. (Blake-Ezra Photography Ltd)
October 19, 2021, 11:52 am
100 Jewish groups to mark a year since death of Rabbi Sacks with day of learning
Shuls, schools and organisations from 14 countries will take part in the inaugural ‘Communities in Conversation' initiative this weekend
By Jewish News Reporter
Tony Blair. at the Inaugural Sacks Conversation at Spencer House in London ((C) Blake Ezra Photography Ltd. 2021)
October 12, 2021, 10:27 am
Blair on Sacks: ‘He was my rabbi too. He’ll inspire future generations, Jewish or not’
Former Prime Minister attacked the 'plague' of social media during an event in conversation with journalist Matthew d’Ancona
By Sandy Rashty
Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. © Blake-Ezra Photography Ltd. 2013
August 27, 2021, 2:51 pm
Rabbi Lord Sacks to be honoured with new book about his life
Rabbi Sacks And The Community We Built Together will include over 250 pages of Torah, recollections, photographs and stories about the former Chief Rabbi’s illustrious career.
By Jewish News
Rabbi Alex Goldberg and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams
July 22, 2021, 10:00 am
Rowan Williams pays tribute to Rabbi Sacks while accepting honorary doctorate
Former Archbishop of Canterbury recognised at Surrey University by its Dean of Religious Life and Belief, Rabbi Alex Goldberg
By Jewish News Reporter
Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. (Blake-Ezra Photography Ltd)
July 8, 2021, 4:52 pm
‘The Torah, given in love, must be interpreted in love not violence’
Rabbi Dr Michael Harris of Hampstead Synagogue reflects on the work of the late Rabbi Lord Sacks, focusing on his opposition to religiously motivated violence
By Rabbi Dr Michael Harris
Rabbi Lord Sacks
June 1, 2021, 4:07 pm
OPINION: What did Rabbi Sacks think was the ultimate way to connect with God?
Rabbi Johnny Solomon reflects on the teachings of the late Rabbi Lord Sacks amid a lecture series at the LSJS
By Rabbi Johnny Solomon
Rabbi Lord Sacks
April 29, 2021, 12:59 pm
‘What would a school created by Rabbi Lord Sacks look like?’
Dr Daniel Rose says the late Rabbi Lord Sacks earned many titles over the span of his life, but the one he valued above any other was 'rabbi' - meaning teacher.
By Daniel Rose
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