Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

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Throughout 5774, each of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly Torah portion will be about leadership. What does the Torah say about it? What do its laws tell us about it? What do its stories reveal about it? Is there such a thing as Jewish leadership and if so what is it?

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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

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The Challenge of Jewish Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation) 06.01.2026 5:02

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: ra...

Grandparents (Rabbi Sacks on Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation) 29.12.2025 4:47

Reframing (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation) 23.12.2025 9:09

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: ht...

To Wait Without Despair (Rabbi Sacks on Mikketz, Covenant & Conversation) 16.12.2025 8:31

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Mikketz was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/to-wait-without-despair/ You can also and download this week's FEATURED essay, and al...

Refusing Comfort, Keeping Hope (Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation) 09.12.2025 10:18

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vayeshev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along, download this week's essay, and see all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/refusing-comfort-keeping-hop...

Feeling the Fear (Rabbi Sacks on Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation) 03.12.2025 9:55

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vayishlach was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/feeling-the-fear/ You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all...

Light in Dark Times (Rabbi Sacks on Vayetse, Covenant & Conversation) 25.11.2025 7:30

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vayetse was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2013. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/light-in-dark-times/ You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all tr...

Was Jacob Right To Take Esau's Blessing? (Rabbi Sacks on Toldot) 19.11.2025 13:33

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Toldot was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/jacob-right-take-esaus-blessing/ You can also and download this week's featured essay,...

A Call from the Future (Rabbi Sacks on Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation) 12.11.2025 9:27

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Chayei Sarah was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/ You can also and download this week's featured essa...

Even Higher than Angels (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation) 04.11.2025 9:26

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vayera was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Read and download the written essay, and all translations: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/even-higher-than-angels/ For intergenerational...

Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha) 28.10.2025 8:37

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Lech Lecha was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/ This week's FEATURED essay on Lech Lecha is availab...

Righteousness is not Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation) 22.10.2025 11:10

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Noach was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2013. Follow along here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…s-not-leadership/ This week's FEATURED essay on Noach is available here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…c...

The Art of Listening (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, Covenant & Conversation) 13.10.2025 11:22

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Bereishit was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/ This week's FEATURED essay on Bereishit is a...

Emotional Intelligence (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation) 30.09.2025 10:39

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Ha'azinu was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/emotional-intelligence/ This week's FEATURED essay on Ha'azinu is available here: ht...

Torah as Song (Rabbi Sacks on Vayelech, Covenant & Conversation) 24.09.2025 9:29

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vayelech was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/torah-as-song/ This week's FEATURED essay on Vayelech is available here: https://ra...

Three Responses to Crisis: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (Sept. 2012) 18.09.2025 8:12

In September 2011, Rabbi Sacks delivered his Selichot address at the midnight service in Western Marble Arch Synagogue. The service included music from the Shabbaton Choir with Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld and Chazzan Jonny Turgel. This video is just the second part of the full sermon given by Rabbi Sacks. Watch this inspirational address to learn how Rabbi Sacks outlined our three choices as we face up...

Why Judaism? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim, Covenant & Conversation) 16.09.2025 11:27

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Nitzavim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-judaism/ This week's FEATURED essay on Nitzavim is available here: https://rabb...

Be Silent and Listen (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation) 10.09.2025 9:54

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Ki Tavo was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/be-silent-and-listen/ This week's FEATURED essay on Ki Tavo is available here: https:...

Against Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation) 03.09.2025 10:33

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Ki Teitse was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/against-hate/ This week's FEATURED essay on Ki Teitse is available here: https://...

The Greatness of Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation) 27.08.2025 9:07

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Shoftim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/ This week's featured essay on Shoftim is available here: https...

Defining Reality (Re'eh, Rabbi Sacks on Covenant & Conversation) 20.08.2025 10:46

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Re'eh was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/defining-reality/ This week's featured essay on Re'eh is available here: https://rabbisack...

The Politics of Memory (Rabbi Sacks on Eikev, Covenant & Conversation) 20.08.2025 10:01

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Parshat Eikev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-politics-of-memory/ This week's featured essay on Eikev is ava...

Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Vaetchanan) 05.08.2025 9:40

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Vaetchanan was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-small/ This week's featured essay on Va'etchanan is...

The First Follower (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation) 30.07.2025 11:41

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Devarim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/the-first-follower/ This week's featured essay on Devarim is available here: rabbisac...

Conflict Resolution (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation) 23.07.2025 9:45

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. This audio on Matot-Masei was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/matot/conflict-resolution/ This week's featured essay on Matot-Masei is available here: h...