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Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

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[Wikipedia] Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits was the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1967 to 1991. Prior to this, he had served as Chief Rabbi of Ireland and as rabbi of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in New York City. In addition to his official duties he was regarded a

Quotes by Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Like sacrifices, prayer is intended to change man, not God. Its purpose is to cultivate a contrite heart, to promote feelings of…

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Assistance

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Silence, indifference and inaction were Hitler's principal allies.

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Allies

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For those without faith there are no answers, for those with faith there are no questions.

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Answers

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Even if one is familiar with the precise meaning of everything one recites, the act of worship can hardly have any significance…

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Familiar

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In all "benedictions", be they expressing plea or thanksgiving, we affirm that God is the "source" of every bounty we enjoy and…

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Benediction

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Realise that man is comparable to the brute creation except when uplifted by the loving Covenant initiated with our Patriarchs.

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Brutes

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Our Sages refer to Prayer as "Service of the Heart". But the heart cannot work properly unless the brain functions to stimulate…

Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits

Brain

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