Ceremony & Celebration Introduction to the Holidays by RabbiJonathanSacks Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2017 by Maggid ISBN-13: 978-1-59264-025-6, ISBN: 1-59264-025-7
"When did Rosh HaShana, the anniversary of creation, become a day of judgement? How does Yom Kippur unite the priest's atonement with the prophet's repentance? What makes Kohelet, read on Sukkot, the most joyful book in the Bible? Why is the remembrance of the Pesah story so central to Jewish morality? And which does Shavuot really celebrate the law or the land? Bringing together Rabbi Sacks's acclaimed introductions to the Koren Sacks M ..."
A Letter in the Scroll Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion by RabbiJonathanSacks Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2004 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-6742-7, ISBN: 0-7432-6742-7
"For too long, Jews have defined themselves in light of the bad things that have happened to them. And it is true that, many times in the course of history, they have been nearly decimated: when the First and Second Temples were destroyed, when the Jews were expelled from Spain, when Hitler proposed his Final Solution. Astoundingly, the Jewish people have survived catastrophe after catastrophe and remained a thriving and vibrant communit ..."
The Great Partnership(Reprint) Science, Religion, and the Search for Meaning by RabbiJonathanSacks Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2014 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-1250-1, ISBN: 0-8052-1250-7
"Impassioned, erudite, thoroughly researched, and beautifully reasoned, The Great Partnership argues not only that science and religion are compatible, but that they complement each other—and that the world needs both. “Atheism deserves better than the new atheists,” states Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, “whose methodology consists of criticizing religion without understanding it, quoting texts without contexts, taking exceptions as the rule, co ..."
"The Torah is an encounter between past and present, moment and eternity, that frames Jewish consciousness. In this first volume of a five-volume collection of parashat hashavua, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity and destiny. Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy and literature to present a highly developed understanding o ..."
"Why was Abraham ordered to sacrifice his son? Was Jacob right in stealing the blessings? Why were we commanded to destroy Amalek? What was Moses' sin in hitting the rock? And how did the Ten Commandments change the Jewish people, and humankind, for good?
Essays on Ethics is the second companion volume to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's celebrated series Covenant & Conversation. Believing the Hebrew Bible to be the ultimate blueprint for Wester ..."
Lessons in Leadership A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible: The Gluckman Family Edition by RabbiJonathanSacks, Ronald Heifetz Hardcover, 348 Pages, Published 2015 by Maggid ISBN-13: 978-1-59264-432-2, ISBN: 1-59264-432-5
"In this companion volume to his celebrated series Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks mines the weekly Torah portions for insights into the nature of power, authority, and leadership. Based on the understanding that no man is born a leader, the book explores the principles, and perils, of becoming one. Profound, eloquent, and deeply inspiring, Lessons in Leadership reveals the biblical secrets of influence, as relevant now as ..."
"We need structural changes in society so that all families can flourish: parental leave, guaranteed healthcare, flexible work hours for parents, restorative justice. What if both these stories are true?"
"This collection makes Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' brilliant essays on the weekly Torah portion available in book form for the first time. Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under God's sovereignty."
To Heal a Fractured World(Reprint) The Ethics of Responsibility by RabbiJonathanSacks Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2007 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-1196-2, ISBN: 0-8052-1196-9
"One of the most respected religious thinkers of our time makes an impassioned plea for the return of religion to its true purpose—as a partnership with God in the work of ethical and moral living.What are our duties to others, to society, and to humanity? How do we live a meaningful life in an age of global uncertainty and instability? In To Heal a Fractured World, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks offers answers to these questions by looking at the ..."
Covenant & Conversation(1st Edition) A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible Exodus: the Book of Redemption by RabbiJonathanSacks, JonathanSacks Hardcover, 340 Pages, Published 2010 by Maggid ISBN-13: 978-1-59264-021-8, ISBN: 1-59264-021-4
"In this second volume of his long-anticipated five-volume collection of parashat hashavua commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity, and destiny. Chief Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under Gods sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent ..."
Not in God's Name(Reprint) Confronting Religious Violence by RabbiJonathanSacks Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2017 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-1268-6, ISBN: 0-8052-1268-X
"Now in paperback: “An urgent and authoritative exploration of the roots of religious violence from one of the world’s great contemporary theologians.” —Chicago Tribune In this powerful and timely book, one of the most admired and authoritative religious leaders of our time tackles the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God. If religion is perceived as being part of the problem, Rabbi Sacks argues, ..."
"In an unprecedented interreligious conference in November 2014, Pope Francis and four hundred religious leaders and scholars from around the world met in Rome to explore what their diverse faiths teach about marriage and the complementarity of man and woman. This book contains the most representative presentations at that closely followed event, "Humanum: An International Interreligious Colloquium, " which included Catholic, Evangelical ..."
Future Tense(Reprint) Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-first Century by RabbiJonathanSacks Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-1229-7, ISBN: 0-8052-1229-9
"We are in danger, says Rabbi Sacks, of forgetting what Judaism s place is within the global project of humankind. The Jewish people exist for a reason, and it is not for themselves alone. They must recommit themselves to their foundational purpose: to the task of creating a just world in which the divine presence can dwell among us all. Without compromising one iota of Jewish faith, Rabbi Sacks declares, Jews must stand alongside their ..."
"In a paradigm of true leadership, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of sainted memory, embraced all issues of import to Jews, Jewish life, and beyond, spurring a Jewish revival that continues to gain momentum even after his passing. Through his incisive and illuminating Torah expositions, the Rebbe inspired an awareness of a attainable higher reality and sparked an enthusiasm for Torah study among scholars and layman ..."
A Letter in the Scroll Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion by RabbiJonathanSacks Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2000 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-0108-7, ISBN: 0-7432-0108-6
"For too long, Jews have defined themselves in light of the bad things that have happened to them. And it is true that, many times in the course of history, they have been nearly decimated: when the First and Second Temples were destroyed, when the Jews were expelled from Spain, when Hitler proposed his Final Solution. Astoundingly, the Jewish people have survived catastrophe after catastrophe and remained a thriving and vibrant communit ..."
Not in God's Name(1st Edition) Confronting Religious Violence by RabbiJonathanSacks Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-4334-5, ISBN: 0-8052-4334-8
"***2015 National Jewish Book Award Winner***In this powerful and timely book, one of the most admired and authoritative religious leaders of our time tackles the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God. If religion is perceived as being part of the problem, Rabbi Sacks argues, then it must also form part of the solution. When religion becomes a zero-sum conceit—that is, my religion is the only right p ..."
The Great Partnership(1st Edition) Science, Religion, and the Search for Meaning by RabbiJonathanSacks Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2012 by Schocken ISBN-13: 978-0-8052-4301-7, ISBN: 0-8052-4301-1
"***National Jewish Book Awards 2012, Finalist***Dorot Foundation Award for Modern Jewish Thought and ExperienceAn impassioned, erudite, thoroughly researched, and beautifully reasoned book from one of the most admired religious thinkers of our time that argues not only that science and religion are compatible, but that they complement each other—and that the world needs both. “Atheism deserves better than the new atheists,” states Rabb ..."
Letters to the Next Generation Bk. 2: Reflections on Jewish Life by RabbiJonathanSacks Digital, 60 Pages, Published 2011 by Ebookpartnership.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-908400-72-7, ISBN: 1-908400-72-2
A Letter in the Scroll Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion by RabbiJonathanSacks Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2000 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-1496-4, ISBN: 0-7432-1496-X
"Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, abridged with an introduction by
Thomas Bender, Modern Library, New York, 1981, 145–158; John Stuart Mill,
Utilitarianism, On Liberty and Considerations on Representative Government, ed."
"Professor Jonathan Sacks' 1988 IEA Hayek Memorial Lecture on Morals and Markets was generally regarded as one of the most stimulating contributions to this subject in recent years. The institute therefore commissioned three other distinguished authors to write commentaries on Professor Sacks' paper. The four papers are published in this volume, together with an Afterword by Professor Sacks."