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The World Our Children Will Inherit Tomorrow is Born in the Schools We Build Today. On Friday 7th December 2017, Rabbi Lord Sacks spoke in the Archbishop of Canterbury’s debate on the role of education in building a flourishing and skilled society. Here is the video and transcript of his speech.
'Learning and Doing': In this sixth video on #InspiredParenting, I talk about the importance of giving our children the space to lead because they will only grow as tall as the space we create...
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- The Rabbi Sacks Legacy
Quotes. Education as the Conversation. “To defend a country you need an army. But to defend a civilisation you need schools. You need education as the conversation between the generations.”. The Power of Ideas, p. 207.
- On how to educate a child: “Education means teaching a child to be curious, to wonder, to reflect, to enquire. The child who asks becomes a partner in the learning process, an active recipient.
- On the role of a teacher: “Teachers open our eyes to the world. They give us curiosity and confidence. They teach us to ask questions. They connect us to our past and future.
- On the importance of schools: “I received an invitation to lunch with the Prime Minister. At the same time I received an invitation to take part in the opening ceremony of a new Jewish school in London.
- On Jewish education: “To defend a country, you need an army. But to defend an identity, you need a school. Judaism is the religion of the book, not the sword.”
Aug 28, 2023 · As he put it: “for Jews, education is not just what we know. It’s who we are.” Look closely, and you will notice how he places this responsibility not solely on teachers and schools. He...
Jun 11, 2022 · We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt’l. To celebrate his life and legacy, we asked our entire team at OpenDor Media to share their favorite quotes and teachings from Rabbi Sacks. Here are 10 inspiring ideas we will always remember him for.
Jan 24, 2021 · On International Day of Education, here is a selection of Rabbi Sacks’ most inspirational quotes on education from which we can all learn: 1. On how to educate a child: “Education means teaching a child to be curious, to wonder, to reflect, to enquire. The child who asks becomes a partner in the learning process, an active recipient.
