Rabbi Sacks’ Chumash Published, “The Culmination Of His Life’s Work”
Koren Jerusalem has released the Koren Sacks Humash, featuring Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ complete translation and commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, alongside Rashi and Targum Onkelos.
The volume represents more than forty years of Rabbi Sacks’ scholarship and teaching. Thousands of copies have already been pre-ordered and donated to synagogues worldwide to enhance Torah readings, while its extensive bibliography supports serious, long-term study.
At its core, this Humash embodies Rabbi Sacks’ lifelong project: Torah commentary that engages the world. His insights bridge ancient wisdom and contemporary thought, offering intellectually rigorous and spiritually deep Torah study for a generation seeking relevance without compromise.
Matthew Miller, Publisher at Koren Jerusalem, said: “Rabbi Sacks created Torah commentary for our generation – deeply rooted in tradition yet fully engaged with the modern world. This Humash reflects that vision, bringing his insights to the heart of Jewish study and synagogue life, and ensuring his voice continues to inspire future generations.”
Joanna Benarroch, President of The Rabbi Sacks Legacy, added: “This Humash is the fulfillment of one of Rabbi Sacks’ lifelong dreams and the culmination of his life’s work. It brings together his translation and commentary in a way that makes his thought accessible to every reader, and we are proud to see it now in the hands of communities around the world.”
Lady Elaine Sacks said: “I find it very special to see how many people, in so many parts of the world, are already using the Koren Sacks Humash. To know that my husband’s voice will continue to guide future generations, is deeply moving for myself and my family.”
Rabbi Sacks was a unique leader whose moral clarity and intellectual depth inspired both religious and secular audiences worldwide. Through his books, lectures, and public presence, he influenced hundreds of thousands, making him one of the most significant Jewish voices of modern times.
His philosophy was always of a Judaism engaged with the world: showing how Western thought could enrich Jewish tradition, and how Jewish values could, in turn, heal a fractured world.
The release of the Koren Sacks Humash comes as Rabbi Sacks’ global influence continues to grow. King Charles III eulogized him as “a light unto our nation,” yet his reach extends far beyond the United Kingdom. His works have been translated into 15 languages, and in Israel he has become both a bestselling rabbinic author and a household name.
For individuals, this Humash offers Torah commentary that connects timeless wisdom to the questions of modern life – family, ethics, purpose, and meaning. For institutions, it provides a resource for communities seeking Torah study that speaks seriously to contemporary thought while remaining deeply anchored in tradition.
