In a few weeks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will retire. As is written so appropriately in his bio., since his appointment, Rabbi Sacks has become a global religious leader, philosopher, author and moral voice for our time.
Over the summer, I have read numerous articles describing the legacy that Rabbi Sacks will leave behind as he is followed by Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
In one article written in The Jewish Week by Paul Shaviv, Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is quoted as asking:
This type of high praise has been offered by numerous others as well. In addition to his scholarship, writing, and teaching, my sense is that much of this praise is because Rabbi Sacks has been an important voice of moderation whose concern for all people has been at the center of his Chief Rabbinate. As Rabbi Lord Sack’s said at his retirement dinner:
To learn more about Rabbi Sacks and his contribution to world Jewry, check out the following two articles as well as his website, and consider ordering one of his books.
Times of Israel: Shrinking of moderate center is ‘global danger,’ says British chief rabbi- (includes a video of his retirement speech)
Have a great week! The next Tuesday Morning Torah will be on August 27, 2013.