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The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sackswww.rabbisacks.org
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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Episodes

Inspiration and Perspiration (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)

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 2018. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ This week our FEAT...

Feb 23, 20269 min

The Gift of Giving (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/the-gift-of-giving/ This week our FEATURED AR...

Feb 16, 20268 min

Doing and Hearing (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ This week our FEATURED A...

Feb 09, 20269 min

To Thank Before We Think (Rabbi Sacks on Yitro, Covenant & Conversation)

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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/to-thank-before-we-think/ This week our FEATURED ARTICL...

Feb 03, 20269 min

Looking Up (Rabbi Sacks on Beshallach, Covenant & Conversation)

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 2014. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/looking-up/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE...

Jan 27, 202610 min

The Spiritual Child (Bo, Rabbi Sacks on Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-spiritual-child/ This week our FEATURED ARTICL...

Jan 19, 20269 min

Spirits in a Material World (Rabbi Sacks on Va'era, Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ This week our FEAT...

Jan 12, 20269 min

The Challenge of Jewish Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation)

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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemot/jewish-leadership/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on S...

Jan 06, 20265 min

Grandparents (Rabbi Sacks on Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation)

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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/grandparents/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayec...

Dec 29, 20255 min

Reframing (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/reframing/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on...

Dec 23, 20259 min

To Wait Without Despair (Rabbi Sacks on Mikketz, Covenant & Conversation)

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 all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/disguise/ For interge...

Dec 16, 20259 min

Refusing Comfort, Keeping Hope (Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation)

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-hope/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also avail...

Dec 09, 202510 min

Feeling the Fear (Rabbi Sacks on Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation)

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 translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/fear-or-distress/ F...

Dec 03, 202510 min

Light in Dark Times (Rabbi Sacks on Vayetse, Covenant & Conversation)

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 translations, here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/encountering-god/ For intergenera...

Nov 25, 20258 min

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

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, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/between-prophecy...

Nov 19, 202514 min

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

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 essay, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/hopes-a...

Nov 12, 20259 min

Even Higher than Angels (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation)

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 discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks....

Nov 04, 20259 min

Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha)

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 available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/our-children-walk-on-ahead/ Rea...

Oct 28, 20259 min

Righteousness is not Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation)

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…ch/true-morality/ Read and download the written essay, and all translations. For intergenerationa...

Oct 22, 202511 min

The Art of Listening (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, Covenant & Conversation)

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 available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/a-living-book/ Read and do...

Oct 13, 202511 min

Emotional Intelligence (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation)

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: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/moses-the-man/ Read and download the written ...

Sep 30, 202511 min

Torah as Song (Rabbi Sacks on Vayelech, Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/the-heart-the-home-the-text/ Read and download the w...

Sep 24, 20259 min

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

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 to crisis, on a personal and national level. View the video footage and follow along with the trans...

Sep 18, 20258 min

Why Judaism? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim, Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-be-jewish/ Read and download the written essay, an...

Sep 16, 202511 min

Be Silent and Listen (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/listening-and-law/ Read and download the written ...

Sep 10, 202510 min

Against Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/letting-go-of-hate/ Read and download the written...

Sep 03, 202511 min

The Greatness of Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-is-humility/ Read and download the wri...

Aug 27, 20259 min

Defining Reality (Re'eh, Rabbi Sacks on Covenant & Conversation)

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://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/the-politics-of-freedom/ Read and download the written essay, a...

Aug 20, 202511 min

The Politics of Memory (Rabbi Sacks on Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)

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 available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-morality-of-love/ Read and d...

Aug 20, 202510 min

Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Vaetchanan)

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 available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/a-tiny-treasured-people...

Aug 05, 202510 min
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