Commenting on the death of Baroness Thatcher, the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said; “Baroness Thatcher was a giant who had a transformative impact on Britain. I first got to know her early on in my life when she was the local MP. She was loved and admired by many in the Jewish community who will [...]
Commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign, Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said: “I was honoured to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to Britain on behalf of non-Christian faiths in 2010 and spend time with him during a visit to the Vatican in 2011. I saw him to be a man of gentleness, of quiet and [...]
In a warm meeting at Lambeth Palace on 13th November, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, met for a personal farewell to reflect on their shared experiences of leadership over the past decade. Over the course of the meeting they agreed how important it has been over [...]
Following the comments by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in support of circumcision, the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks issued the following statement: “I am greatly encouraged by Angela Merkel’s swift and decisive response regarding the Cologne court ban on circumcision. She has rightly recognised that this is a fundamental issue of religious freedom that cannot [...]
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The Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said: “I was appalled to learn of the act of vandalism that took place overnight to the UJS stall at NUS Conference. It came only a few hours after I had spoken at the UJS fringe meeting, arguing that university campuses must be places where you are listened to respectfully by those who disagree. “This was an act of antisemitism. [...]
Following the announcement by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, that he will step down later on this year, the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said: “Archbishop Rowan has served his office, and the Church of England, with great distinction, integrity, courage and grace. It has been an honour to work alongside him over the [...]
Commenting on the decision to remove the party whip from Baronness Tonge, the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said: “I am appalled at Baroness Tonge’s remarks. They are dangerous, inflammatory and unacceptable. I commend Nick Clegg for his decisive action. Views such as those expressed by Baroness Tonge have no place in civil public discourse.” Related posts: Comment [...]