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The Home of the Book for the People of the Book

03/02/2025
60 min
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In 2014, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks set out his vision for the renewed National Library of Israel, expressing the exceptional connection of the Jewish people to the written word; their contribution to civilisation. Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub chairs a discussion on how this continues to resonate throughout the world of scholarship and education, and how future generations can write their own chapter. Daniel is joined by Joanna Benarroch and Rabbi Michael Laitner of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy, and Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum, Dean of LSJS, and holder of the Rabbi Sacks Chair of Modern Jewish Thought.

An event from Jewish Book Week 2025.

About the speakers

Rabbi Michael Laitner

Rabbi Michael Laitner works as Director of Education for the United Synagogue and Head of Research at The Rabbi Sacks Legacy. He has served in rabbinic positions at South Hampstead, Finchley (Kinloss) and Golders Green Synagogues, as one of the Tribe rabbis and is also a qualified solicitor. 
Joanna Benarroch

Joanna Benarroch joined the Office of the Chief Rabbi in 1997, and worked for Rabbi Sacks for 24 years. When Rabbi Sacks stepped down as Chief Rabbi in 2013, Joanna transitioned to jointly run his private office. Since Rabbi Sacks’ passing in November 2020, Joanna established the Rabbi Sacks Legacy to perpetuate Rabbi Sacks’ values […]
Daniel Taub

Daniel Taub is a diplomat and writer. He served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom  and represented Israel in negotiations with its neighbours and at the United Nations. He served as  Director of Strategy and Planning of the Yad Hanadiv (Rothschild) foundation and is currently the Chair of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy in Israel.He […]
Raphael Zarum

Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) and holds the Rabbi Sacks Chair of Modern Jewish Thought, established by the Zandan family.

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The Home of the Book for the People of the Book

03/02/2025
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60 min

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Rabbi Michael Laitner

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Rabbi Michael Laitner works as Director of Education for the United Synagogue and Head of Research at The Rabbi Sacks Legacy. He has served...

Joanna Benarroch

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Joanna Benarroch joined the Office of the Chief Rabbi in 1997, and worked for Rabbi Sacks for 24 years. When Rabbi Sacks stepped down...

Daniel Taub

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Daniel Taub is a diplomat and writer. He served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom and represented Israel in negotiations with its...

Raphael Zarum

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Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) and holds the Rabbi Sacks Chair of Modern Jewish Thought,...