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“If the history of the Day of Atonement has anything to say to us now it is: never relieve individuals of moral responsibility. The more we have, the more we grow.”

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Jonathan Sacks

Rabbi, British writer and thinker, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. Rabbi Sacks is known for his profound religious and philosophical thinking and his insight into contemporary social issues. more

“We believe that what we possess we don't ultimately own. God is merely entrusting it to us. And one of the conditions of that trust is that we share what we have with those who have less. So, if you don't give to people in need, you can hardly call yourself a Jew. Even the most unbelieving Jew knows that.”

People Ifs Knows Needs Giving Believe Share Conditions Jew Need You Entrusting

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“We do not always appreciate the role the Queen has played in one of the most significant changes in the past 60 years: the transformation of Britain into a multi-ethnic, multi-faith society. No one does interfaith better than the Royal family, and it starts with the Queen herself.”

Years Doe Past Roles Appreciate Transformation Significant Queens Britain Royal Interfaith Royal Family Significant Change

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“Much can and must be done by governments, but they cannot of themselves change lives.”

Done Government Life Changing

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“If you wish to see the thousand years, look at today; if you wish to understand the millionfold, then look at the one or the two.”

Ifs Years Looks Two Today Wish Thousand Concentration Thousand Years

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