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.
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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.
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Israel
Discover video resources, short quotes, texts, and contemporary sources on the theme of Israel, examined through the thought of Rabbi Sacks.
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Israel at 75
Discover the new animated video, and an accompanying resource, to bring to students as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel.
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Universal vs. Particular
Discover video resources and texts to explore the themes of Universalism and Particularism in Jewish thought, and Rabbi Sacks’ ideology.
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Science and Religion
This unit contains many resources to explore the “The Great Partnership” – where science and religion peacefully coexist.
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Jewish Identity
Find resources and texts which explore the question of “Why Be Jewish?”, and the importance of understanding and embracing our Jewish identity.
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Community
Discover our full resources and texts which explore the role of the value of Community in Jewish thought and Rabbi Sacks’ teachings.
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Tefillah
Explore video resources and texts on Rabbi Sacks’ approach to Tefillah, as well as further quotes, ideas, and contemporary sources.
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Diversity
Use these resources and texts which explore Rabbi Sacks’ approach to Diversity, which he terms The Dignity of Difference.
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Leadership
Find resources and texts which explore the role, and value of, Leadership in Jewish thought, and from Rabbi Sacks’ perspective.
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Shabbat
Explore videos, texts, and other resources about the day of Shabbat, from the thought of Rabbi Sacks, with additional Jewish sources included.
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Antisemitism
Delve into videos, texts, and further resources to understand the root and core issues with Antisemitism, as explained by Rabbi Sacks.
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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.
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Responsibility
Quotes, ideas, and key points about social activism and the Jewish perspective on taking responsibility, as taught by Rabbi Sacks.
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Interfaith Dialogue
Discuss approaches to interfaith dialogue, through the thought of Rabbi Sacks, as well as the benefits of learning about other faiths.
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Environmentalism
Find resources and texts which explore environmental ethics found within Jewish thought, and from Rabbi Sacks’ perspective.
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Shavuot
A series of different Shavuot and Tikkun Leil Shavuot resources developed for young students and adults respectively.