Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

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Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.

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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Episodes

Spontaneity: Good or Bad? (Shemini, Covenant & Conversation) 02.04.2024 8:46

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Shemini available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/spontaneity-good-or-ba...

Why Civilisations Die (Tzav, Covenant & Conversation) 27.03.2024 8:07

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Tzav available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/why-civilisations-die/ A ne...

From the Archives: The Therapeutic Joy of Purim 21.03.2024 3:24

Chag Purim Sameach! Find more Purim resources from Rabbi Sacks here: https://rabbisacks.org/purim/ TRANSCRIPT There’s something very strange about Purim. It is notably a festival of joy, “Yameimishtei b’simcha”. And not only is the day itself a joyous one, but uniquely, we begin that joy two weeks beforehand: “Misheh nichnas Adar marbim b’simcha” means that from the very beginning of Adar we begin...

The Dimensions of Sin (Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation) 20.03.2024 8:09

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Pekudei available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-dimensions-of-sin/ A new FAMILY EDITION is...

On Jewish Character (Pekudei, Covenant & Conversation) 13.03.2024 5:57

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Pekudei available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pekudei/on-jewish-character/ A new FAMILY EDITION is n...

God’s Shadow (Vayakhel, Covenant & Convenant 5784) 05.03.2024 8:55

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayakhel available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/gods-shadow/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now als...

Between Truth and Peace (Ki Tissa, Covenant & Conversation) 27.02.2024 10:17

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Ki Tissa available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ A new FAMILY EDITIO...

Leadership Means Making Space (Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation) 21.02.2024 6:02

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Tetzaveh available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tetzaveh/leadership-means-making-space...

Building Builders (Terumah, Covenant & Conversation) 13.02.2024 7:59

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Terumah available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/building-builders/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now...

God's Nudge (Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation) 07.02.2024 7:42

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Mishpatim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/gods-nudge/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now al...

Deed and Creed (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation) 30.01.2024 7:53

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Yitro available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/deed-and-creed/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also a...

The Power of Ruach (Beshallach, Covenant & Conversation) 23.01.2024 5:42

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Beshallach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/the-power-of-ruach/ A new FAMILY EDITION...

The March of Folly (Bo, Covenant & Conversation) 16.01.2024 6:39

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Bo available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-march-of-folly/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also ava...

The Birth of History (Vaera, Covenant & Conversation) 09.01.2024 6:50

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vaera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/the-birth-of-history/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now...

The Challenge of Jewish Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation) 03.01.2024 5:10

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayechi available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…i/grandparents/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www....

Grandparents (Rabbi Sacks on Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation) 27.12.2023 4:51

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayechi available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/grandparents/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now...

The Space Between (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation) 19.12.2023 4:59

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayigash available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/the-space-between/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now a...

Sibling Rivalry (Rabbi Sacks on Mikketz, Covenant & Conversation) 13.12.2023 6:23

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Mikketz available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/sibling-rivalry/ A new FAMILY EDITION is n...

Speech Therapy (Rabbi Sacks on Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation) 06.12.2023 8:08

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayeshev available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/speech-therapy/ A new FAMILY EDITION is...

Collective Responsibility (Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation) 29.11.2023 9:19

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayishlach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/collective-responsibility/ A new FAM...

The Character of Jacob (Vayetse, Covenant & Conversation) 22.11.2023 10:57

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayetse available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/the-character-of-jacob/ A new FAMILY EDITI...

Why Did Isaac Love Esau? (Toldot, Covenant & Converation) 15.11.2023 8:08

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.r...

Abraham: A Life of Faith (Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation) 08.11.2023 8:20

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.r...

The Binding of Isaac: A New Interpretation (Vayera, Covenant & Conversation) 01.11.2023 12:58

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/binding-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION i...

On Being a Jewish Parent (Lech Lecha, Covenant & Conversation) 25.10.2023 9:47

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Lech Lecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/on-being-a-jewish-parent/ A new FAMI...