Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Reimagining supervision through chavruta

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Oct

Chavruta, a traditional Jewish study method involving paired learning and dialogue, is being reimagined as a tool for enhancing professional relationships in the workplace.

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How women rose to Orthodox synagogue leadership

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Aug

The election of a female president at an Orthodox synagogue in Leeds highlights ongoing debates about women's roles in synagogue leadership.

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Should Judaism Be Orthodox, Post-Denominational, or Something Else?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 26 Jul

The discussion surrounding the divisions within Judaism poses the question: should Judaism adhere to Orthodox, post-denominational, or alternative frameworks?

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Seinfeld, Israel, and Jewish Unity

Jewdicious · 25 Jun

Amy Stoken reflects on Jewish unity amidst political divisions and a resurgence of antisemitism, noting the importance of avoiding internal splits over political differences.

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Joe Lieberman: A Role Model for American Orthodox Jews

Nathan Diament in Jewish Action · 18 Apr

Joe Lieberman, a prominent figure in American Orthodox Judaism, demonstrated the importance of bringing Jewish values into the public sphere during an Orthodox Union forum in 1998, leading to the establishment of the OU Advocacy Center in Washington.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

When Helping is Harming

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 11 Feb

The author reflects on the concept of helping others and its potential harm.

0 Prayer Jewish Law

The tabernacle of peace that gives us hope

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Nov 2023

In times of distress, recent events have imbued traditional Jewish prayers with renewed significance, particularly emphasizing the themes of peace and freedom.

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That Pain You’re Feeling Is Peoplehood

Sapir · 1 Nov 2023

The author reflects on the October 7 massacres in Israel and the pain it caused for the Jewish people.

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The late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ unpublished works to be digitized

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

Unpublished writings and out-of-print work by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, will soon be available online.

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The Mossad: Inside the Missions of Israel's Elite Spy Agency

Future of Jewish · 10 Sep 2023

The Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service, is famous for its spy missions that have been made public.

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After leadership: Thoughts on Parshat Netzavim-Vayelech

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Sep 2023

The Sedra of Vayelech recounts Moses confessing to the Israelites that he is unable to continue leading them due to his old age.

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Leadership and favoritism: Thoughts on Parshat Ki Teitzei

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Aug 2023

The opening chapter of Parshat Ki Teitzei discusses two situations that involve sensitive interrelationships.

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The false prophet: Thoughts on Parshat Re’eh

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Aug 2023

In Parshat Reeh, the Torah warns against following false prophets who claim to have secret knowledge.

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Who Wrote the Siddur?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 23 Jul 2023

The author explores the origins of the siddur, the Jewish prayer book.

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We Belong

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life, particularly within Judaism.

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We Belong

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

In this article, Rabbi Josh Joseph emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life.

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Summing Up Bibi’s Folly In One Sentence

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 16 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing the consequences of his own political tactics as he finds himself trapped in a coalition he created.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Spirited Debate: Ep. 337

Unorthodox · 10 Nov 2022

This episode of Unorthodox features feminist icon Letty Cottin Pogrebin, who discusses her Jewish identity and experiences within the feminist movement.

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Now a Museum, the Synagogue was Meticulously Restored . . .

Stuart Halpern in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Aug 2022

This text discusses the importance of synagogues as both physical spaces and communities.

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Douglas Murray on the War on the West

Tikvah · 29 Jun 2022

In his 2022 book "The War on the West," journalist Douglas Murray argues that Western civilization is unfairly criticized, ignoring its positive contributions and causing division in America and Europe.

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Douglas Murray on the War on the West

Tikvah · 29 Jun 2022

In his book "The War on the West," Douglas Murray argues that Western civilization is unfairly criticized for its sins, ignoring its positive contributions and causing division in America and Europe.

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The Koren Tanakh Maalot—Magerman Edition

Francis Nataf in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

The Koren Tanakh MaalotMagerman Edition is a new translation of the Jewish Bible that aims to capture the original text for a broad contemporary audience.

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Madda or Hokhmah? Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the Integration of Torah and General Wisdom

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2022

This text discusses the concept of Torah u-Madda, the integration of Torah (Jewish religious teachings) and Madda (secular knowledge and wisdom), and its relevance in the Modern Orthodox community.

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Torah u-Madda’s Moment

Stuart Halpern in Lehrhaus · 23 Mar 2022

The symposium discusses the concept of Torah u-Madda (Torah and secular studies) in the Modern Orthodox community and its evolving meaning.

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Guilt and Shame Cultures in the Thought of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Marc Eichenbaum in Lehrhaus · 28 Feb 2022

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explored the concept of Guilt and Shame cultures in Judaism and contemporary society.

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