The Profound Wisdom of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Abstract

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who passed away on November 7, 2020, was one of the outstanding Jewish intellectuals of the 20th century. Renowned for bridging the religious and secular domains through his groundbreaking work, Rabbi Sacks was a globally recognized spiritual leader, moral philosopher, acclaimed author, and influential ethical authority. This paper discusses his critical insights into ethics, life, and leadership based on the Torah.

Keywords: Torah, Abraham, Moses, Judah, repentance, forgiveness, deep listening, leadership, justice, compassion, dualistic thinking, hate, God

JEL Classification: Y80, Z10, Z12