Letters to the Next Generation 2: Reflections on Jewish Life

by Jonathan Sacks

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks writes a new series of Letters to the Next Generation. Originally written for Yom Kippur 5772 as letters to two students, each letter is a reflection on Jewish life and contains wisdom and guidance all year round.

Genres: Jewish, Judaica

47 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2011

About the author

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Henry Sacks was the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. His Hebrew name was Yaakov Zvi.

Serving as the chief rabbi in the United Kingdom from 1991 to 2013, Sacks gained fame both in the secular world and in Jewish circles. He was a sought-after voice on issues of war and peace, religious fundamentalism, ethics, and the relationship between science and religion, among other topics. Sacks wrote more than 20 books.

Rabbi Sacks died November 2020 after a short bout with cancer. He was 72.

Reviews

[gladys fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book



I am not a Jewish person , but I dearly love Jewish people and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory is becoming my favorite author . I feel that he was one of the wisest people of our time . You will feel better about yourself and closer to God after reading his books . Both Jews and Christians should read this book and all his books . Christians should learn to know the Jewish people by learning from them as God desires this . I'm eighty years old and still learning and loving it .

[Rolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the form of letters between a rabbi and two young people the book reflects on jewish life. Faith, the holocaust, prayer, ritual and antisemitism are some of the themes reflected upon. Overall the book is an easy read but not simple, often it gives food for thought and rabbi Sacks does a great job expounding the book themes with clarity.

[Douglas Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderfully hopeful and uplifting book whether you are Jewish or not.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very touching and loving book from one of my favorite thinkers.