Jonathan Sacks

Authors

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (1948–2020) was a global religious leader, philosopher, award-winning author, and respected moral voice. He was the laureate of the 2016 Templeton Prize in recognition of his “exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension.” Described by HM King Charles III as “a light unto this nation” and by former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair as “an intellectual giant,” Rabbi Sacks was a frequent and sought-after contributor to radio, television, and the press, both in Britain and around the world. He served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years, between 1991 and 2013.

Works on Sefaria

I Believe; A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

R. Sacks’ final cycle of essays on the weekly Torah portion, compiled over the course of 2020

Essays in Ethics; A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

Second companion volume to Sacks’ celebrated Covenant and Conversation series

Judaism's Life Changing Ideas; A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

Collection of R. Sacks’ essays on the weekly Torah portion, highlighting one life-changing idea in each portion

Lessons in Leadership; A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

Collection of R. Sacks' essays on the weekly Torah portions, focusing on the nature of power, authority, and leadership

Lessons in Leadership; Hebrew Edition

Studies in Spirituality; A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

A companion volume to R. Sacks’ celebrated Covenant and Conversation, the first such volume published after his death in 2020

Covenant and Conversation

R. Sacks’ original series of essays on the weekly Torah portion, a fusion of Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature

The Jonathan Sacks Haggadah

R. Sacks’ commentary on the Passover Haggada

Arguments for the Sake of Heaven

Work exploring contemporary issues that influence Judaism and the controversies that affect its destiny

Ceremony and Celebration Family Edition, The Hagim

Contemporary resource for families and educators to explore and discuss holidays

Crisis and Covenant; Jewish Thought after the Holocaust

Work exploring Jewish thought and peoplehood against the backdrop of the challenges of modernity

Future Tense; A Vision for Jews and Judaism in the Global Culture

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’s vision for the future of Judaism, Jewish life, and the State of Israel in the 21st-century.

Morality; Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times

Tracing the loss of a strong, shared moral code and arguing for rebuilding a common moral foundation

Not in God's Name; Confronting Religious Violence

On the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God

The Dignity of Difference; How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations

Sacks's proposal for reconciling hatred between civilizations and religions

Tradition in an Untraditional Age

20th-century work by R. Lord Jonathan Sacks that explores the challenges of secularization, assimilation, and antisemitism

The Jonathan Sacks Haggadah; Essays

Essays on the themes and motifs of the Passover holiday

To Heal a Fractured World; The Ethics of Responsibility

On duties to others, society, and humanity, and on living a meaningful life in an age of global uncertainty