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This work is based upon the 1989 Sherman lectures given at Manchester University's Comparative Religion Department. It examines the often bewildering diversity of post-Holocaust Jewish thought on the central terms of Judaic existence, the problems of suffering, the meaning of redemption, the nature of exile, the concept of a covenantal people, the character of Jewish law, the ideas of revelation, tradition and interpretation, and the understanding of providence in relation to covenantal history. This cluster of concepts forms the basis of modern as well as of traditonal theological reflection on the meaning, substance and direction of Jewish life. The study is not a personal statement on the part of the author - rather, it is a thematic survey of Jewish thought over the past half-century, one of the most traumatic and transfigurative periods in the annals of one of the world's most ancient peoples.

"One People?" is a full-lenth study of the major problem confronting the Jewish future: the availability or otherwise of a way of mending the schisms between Reform and Orthodox Judaism, between religious and secular Jews in Israel and between Israel itself and the diaspora - all of which have been deepended by the continuing controversy over the question "who is a Jew?". This text is a study of the background to this and related controversies. It traces the fragmentation of Jewry in the wake of emancipation and enlightenment, the development of heterodox religious denominations and secular Zionism, the variety of Orthodox responses to these challenges and the resources of Jewish tradition for handling diversity. It sets out the intractability of the problem and ends by examining strands in both Orthodox Jewish thought that might make for convergence and conciliation. The analysis employs a variety of disciplines - history, sociology, theology and halakhic jurisprudence - to comment on a subject in which these dimensions are inextricably interwoven. It also explores key issues such as the underlying philosophy of Jewish law and the nature of the collision between tradition and modern consciousness in the clash of perceptions between Orthodox and Reform. Written for general readers as well as the academic, this book aims to present a thought-provoking presentation of the dilemmas of Jewish Orthodoxy in modernity.

For the 125th anniversary of the United Synagogue, Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks has written an evaluation of the role of the synagogue in contemporary Jewish life. He explores choices which face religious leadership in the modern world, and how the synagogue embodies a community of faith.

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Product Description: There is an old Jewish saying that when disasters occur this too is for the best. Robert Rietti has brought together a selection of tales that are either true incidents that he has gleaned from others or events that he has experienced...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Following the painful loss of his father, Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks began to learn how to celebrate life in a new way. He discovered where happiness lives, through family, community, friendship, and responsibilities -- and through a renewed relationship with God. (No Canadian Rights)

A rabbi addresses how the nature of Judaism has survived and flourished through such obstacles as the Diaspora and Hitler's attempt to eliminate the Jews, and demonstrates how the religion remains relevant in modern society.

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The Chief Rabbi commemorates the terrible events since the millennium with a message of hope. He argues that peace will only be achieved when we learn to resepect and rejoice in each other's differences, whatever our ancestry or convictions.

In this text, the main tenets of the Jewish faith are explained in an accessible manner.

Product Description: Sacks argues that faiths must remain open to criticism, keep alive their separate communities and still contribute far more to national debates on moral issues. they m,ust also learn to get along better. His thesis is that we still live under a Biblical canopy and that a cohesive morality needs the uniting bonds of faith...read more

Addressing such issues as how to live a meaningful life in an era of global instability and uncertainty, a distinguished theologian explores the ethics of responsibility, drawing on interpretations of the Bible, Jewish law, and theology, as well as the works of philosophers and ethicists from a variety of cultures, to determine what constitutes morality and moral behavior. 15,000 first printing.

Product Description: This is the official prayer book for Orthodox Jews in the UK, with supporting commentary by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. "The Hebrew Daily Prayer Book" is the official prayer book for all Orthodox Jews in the UK. With both Hebrew and English translations on facing pages, and an attractive and readable layout, this Pocket Edition of the prayer book is ideal for individual reading, and is suitable to carry for those who travel...read more

Product Description: "The seder service on Pesach is the oldest surviving ritual in the Western world, dating back some 3,300 years....Through the Haggadah more than a hundred generations of Jews have handed on their story to their children....Few texts have received more attention than the Haggadah...read more

Product Description: This is the official prayer book for Orthodox Jews in the UK, with supporting commentary by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. With both Hebrew and English translations on facing pages, and an attractive and readable layout, this Presentation Edition Prayer Book is ideal for synagogue use and individual reading...read more

Product Description: This is the official prayer book for Orthodox Jews in the UK, with supporting commentary by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. "The Hebrew Daily Prayer Book" is the official prayer book for all Orthodox Jews in the UK. With both Hebrew and English translations on facing pages, and an attractive and readable layout, this Pocket Edition of the prayer book is ideal for individual reading, and is suitable to carry for those who travel...read more

Product Description: "The seder service on Pesach is the oldest surviving ritual in the Western world, dating back some 3,300 years....Through the Haggadah more than a hundred generations of Jews have handed on their story to their children....Few texts have received more attention than the Haggadah...read more