By Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein
President, Liberal Judaism

As President of Liberal Judaism, I share the appreciation of so many within our community, and far beyond, for the life, work and personality of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

He brought so much recognition to, and respect for, the Anglo-Jewish community by his erudition, broadcasting, lectures and books.

His intellectual contribution to modern Orthodox Judaism was immense. His wisdom and writings were appreciated by Jews and non-Jews across the spectrum of religious belief and within the secular academic world.

Indeed, we have been moved by the number of people within Liberal Judaism sharing their tributes over the weekend. On a personal level he was always friendly and collegial whenever we would meet.

On behalf of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors and Liberal Judaism’s Board of National Officers we send our sincere condolences to his wife, Elaine, and all members of his family. Zecher Tzaddik Livracha.