Jonathan Sacks
The most important word in movie history
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 11, 2023
"Plastics." All the rest is commentary.
How to talk to kids about antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — A sad but necessary lesson for difficult and challenging times.
The top Jewish stories of 2020
By A. James Rudin — December 30, 2020
(RNS) — As for all the world, COVID-19 dominated Jewish life in 2020, but not all the news in the Jewish world was about the virus — and even some events driven by the pandemic were not without a silver lining.
Faith leaders and religion influencers who died in 2020
By Adelle M. Banks — December 29, 2020
(RNS) — Losses in the religion world included people known for their contributions to preaching, civil rights or music.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks taught Judaism to the world
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 9, 2020
(RNS) — You know that whole ‘light to the nations’ thing? That was Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. His memory is a blessing.
Labour Party legislator’s resignation increases unease for Britain’s Jews
By Catherine Pepinster — August 31, 2018
LONDON (RNS) — For generations of Jews, Britain has been a safe place to live, but now many Jews are feeling a deep unease about new evidence of anti-Semitism in the country and especially within the left-wing Labour Party.
The most famous word in motion picture history
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 4, 2017
What's the most famous one word quote in cinematic history? You guessed it.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on clearing scriptural minefields and building interfaith friendships
By Yonat Shimron — March 28, 2017
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) On a visit to Duke University, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks talks about how the West has forgotten what religious revolution looks like and why friendship among people of different faiths counts more than interfaith agreement.
What do we tell kids about anti-Semitism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 6, 2017
Let's start by calling it what it really is: Jew hatred. The belief that there's something about the Jews.....
Shimon Peres’ death moves religious leaders
By Lauren Markoe — September 28, 2016
(RNS) Jewish, Christian and other religious leaders react to the death of the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Lord Jonathan Sacks wins Templeton Prize
By Chris Herlinger — March 2, 2016
(RNS) The former chief rabbi of England became a prominent public figure in advocating for religious institutions to turn away from extremism in an era of terrorism and violence.
Is religion responsible for the Planned Parenthood attack?
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 1, 2015
Religion did not cause the horror in Colorado Springs. But that does not let it off the hook entirely.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Confronting the roots of violence
By Lauren Markoe — October 29, 2015
(RNS) The former chief rabbi of Great Britain says religious violence is the world's greatest threat to freedom. But religion, he writes, can respond to the zealots.
Prince Charles to attend installation of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
By Trevor Grundy — August 30, 2013
(RNS) Prince Charles will be the first royal to attend the installation of the chief rabbi.
Olympics ceremony won’t include moment for murdered Israelis
By Michele Chabin — July 24, 2012
JERUSALEM (RNS) Despite international pressure -- including support from both U.S. presidential candidates -- the International Olympic Committee has refused to include a moment of silence at Friday's opening ceremony to honor Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the games 40 years ago. By Michele Chabin.
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