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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

Two Kinds of Fear (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha, 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. You can find the full written article on Shelach Lecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shelach-lecha/two-kinds-of-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/...

Jun 07, 20239 min

From Despair to Hope (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha)

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. You can find the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/from-despair-to-hope/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behaalotecha/f...

May 31, 202310 min

The Blessing of Love (Naso, 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. You can find the full written article on Naso available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the-blessing-of-love/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/the-blessi...

May 24, 202310 min

The Ever-Repeated Story (Covenant & Conversation, Bamidbar)

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. You can find a full written article on Bamidbar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/the-sound-of-silence/ or this week's audio is available to read on https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/the-ever-repeate...

May 16, 202310 min

Family Feeling (Covenant & Conversation, Behar-Bechukotai)

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. You can find the full written article on Behar-Bechukotai available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/family-feeling/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/fa...

May 09, 20239 min

Holy Times (Emor, 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. You can find the full written article on Emor available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/holy-times/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/holy-times/ For more...

May 03, 202313 min

The Courage to Admit Mistakes (Covenant & Conversation, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim)

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. You can find the full written article on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-courage-to-admit-mistakes/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversatio...

Apr 25, 202310 min

A Yom Ha'azmaut message: Believing in the Power of Possibility (2012)

On 25th April 2012 (Yom Ha'atzmaut 5772) Rabbi Sacks gave an inspirational address at the Bnei Akiva UK service at Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens, as we celebrated 64 of the State of Israel. Find the full video of this talk here: https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/power-of-possibility-yom-haatzmaut-5772/ For more on Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut, in celebration of 75 years, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/israel-75/

Apr 24, 202316 min

The Power of Speech (Tazria-Metzora)

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring themes of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. This audio was originally recorded in 2019 (5779) You can find the full written article, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/metzora/the-power-of-speech/. The selected Spirituality essay for this week's portion does not have an associated audio, but you can read the essay here: https:/...

Apr 18, 202310 min

The Dangers of Enthusiasm (Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, 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. You can find the full written article on Shemini available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/the-dangers-of-enthusiasm/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shem...

Apr 11, 202310 min

A New Concept of Freedom: Pesach Shiur

Listen to a pre-Pesach shiur by Rabbi Sacks with fresh insights into the concept of freedom. To download the accompanying source sheet, please click here: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/A-new-concept-of-freedom.pdf. This shiur was delivered at University College London on 20th March 2018, as organised by London J-Soc.

Apr 04, 202345 min

Understanding Sacrifice (Tzav, 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. You can find the full written article on Tzav available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/understanding-sacrifice/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tzav/underst...

Mar 28, 20239 min

The Pursuit of Meaning (Vayikra, 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. You can find the full written article on Vayikra available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-pursuit-of-meaning/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra...

Mar 22, 202310 min

The Social Animal (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel-Pekudei, 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. You can find the full written article on Vayakhel-Pekudei available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-social-animal/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/va...

Mar 15, 202311 min

The Closeness of God (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa, 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. You can find the full written article on Ki Tissa available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/the-closeness-of-god/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tiss...

Mar 06, 202312 min

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. You can find the full written article on Tetzaveh available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tetzaveh/in...

Feb 28, 20239 min

The Gift of Giving (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. You can find the full written article on Yitro available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…efore-we-think/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…efore-we-think/ For more articles, videos, and other material from R...

Feb 21, 20239 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. You can find the full written article on Mishpatim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mishpati...

Feb 15, 20239 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. You can find the full written article on Yitro available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/to-thank-before-we-think/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/yitro/to-...

Feb 07, 20239 min

Renewable Energy (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. You can find the full written article on Beshallach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/renewable-energy/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/beshall...

Feb 01, 20239 min

The Spiritual Child (Rabbi Sacks on Bo, 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. You can find the full written article on Bo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-spiritual-child/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bo/the-spiritual-chi...

Jan 25, 20239 min

Spirits in a Material World (Va'era, 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. You can find the full written article on Va'era available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaera...

Jan 17, 20239 min

On not Predicting the Future (Rabbi Sacks on Vayechi)

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. You can find the full written article on Vayechi available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/on-not-predicting-the-future/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/v...

Jan 03, 202310 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. You can find the full written article on Mikketz available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ithout-despair/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ithout-despair/ For more articles, videos, and other material from...

Dec 25, 202210 min

To Wait Without Despair (Rabbi Sacks on Mikketz, 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. You can find the full written article on Mikketz available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/to-wait-without-despair/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mikket...

Dec 21, 20229 min

Chanukah - Thought for the Day with Rabbi Sacks

Broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day on 13th December 2012, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares his thoughts on the festival of Hanukah, and the power of faith among minority groups.

Dec 18, 20223 min

How to Change the World (Vayeshev, 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. You can find the full written article on Vayeshev available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…eling-the-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/how-to-change-the-world/ For more articles...

Dec 13, 202210 min

Feeling the Fear (Rabbi Sacks on Vayishlach, 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. You can find the full written article on Vayishlach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/feeling-the-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayishl...

Dec 06, 202210 min

A Father’s Love (Rabbi Sacks on Toldot, 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. You can find the full written article on Toldot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/a-fathers-love/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/toldot/a-fathers-...

Nov 22, 202210 min

A Call from the Future (Chayei Sarah, 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. You can find the full written article on Chayei Sarah available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-editi...

Nov 16, 202210 min
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