Explore the life and work of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Discover articles, videos, books, commentary, and educational resources from an international faith leader, ambassador for Judaism and Jewish values, respected moral philosopher, and award-winning author.
This digital archive, which continues to expand over time as more content is unearthed and uploaded, has been developed by The Rabbi Sacks Legacy in honour of Rabbi Sacks, following his passing on 7th November 2020.
PARSHA OF THE WEEK:
Ki Tissa
From the series of weekly commentary essays on the Torah by Rabbi Sacks.
New from the Rabbi Sacks Legacy
The Sacks Scholars Retreat
The full third cohort of Sacks Scholars gathered in Jerusalem in December for an intensive multi-day retreat, marking the opening of the 2025–2026 programme.
Sacks Book Prize Call for Submissions
The Rabbi Sacks Book Prize 2026 has opened the call for submissions from authors of Jewish books either recently or soon-to-be published.
Deborah Lipstadt Awarded Jonathan Sacks Prize
Bar-Ilan University has announced the 2026 recipient of the Jonathan Sacks Institute Prize for Outstanding Achievement as a Public Intellectual.
FEATURED BOOK
The Koren Sacks Humash
The Magerman Edition • The Conrad Morris Edition (UK)
This groundbreaking Humash presents the Torah in Koren’s renowned elegant Hebrew font and layout, alongside Rabbi Sacks’ modern English translation, balancing accuracy with readability. To accompany this, the new volume includes Rabbi Sacks’ insightful commentary, offering timeless lessons with contemporary relevance.
Educational Resources
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The Dignity of Difference
Read the 2002 Templeton Lecture on Religion and World Affairs, delivered by Rabbi Sacks at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia
A Tribute from the King
HM King Charles shares a tribute to Rabbi Sacks, shortly after his untimely passing in November 2020.
Even You Can Change The World
In this shiur, given in March 2016, Rabbi Sacks offered Purim inspiration to the Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto students.
Tributes
Read a selection of the tributes, statements, articles and obituaries published in the aftermath of Rabbi Sacks’ passing.
Personal Reflections
Read a selection of personal reflections and stories about individuals’ interactions with Rabbi Sacks, or submit your own.