Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of Great Britain, has died

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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the much respected former chief rabbi of the UK, has died aged 72.

Sacks was highly esteemed around the Jewish world for his erudition, his wisdom, and his prolific authorship of works on Jewish thought.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet. It with the deepest sadness that we regret to inform you that Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (HaRav Ya’akov Zvi ben David Arieh z’’l) passed away early this morning, Saturday 7th November 2020 (Shabbat Kodesh 20th MarCheshvan 5781).
— Rabbi Sacks (@rabbisacks) November 7, 2020

Sacks announced in the middle of October that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment, but passed away on Saturday morning.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of Great Britain, has died

Sacks was diagnosed with cancer in October and stepped back from his work to focus on his treatment.

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This was truly an awesome individual.

 

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Rest in peace Rabbi