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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

Pacing Change (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Pinchas available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/pacing-change/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/pinchas/pacing-change/ ...

Jul 23, 20249 min

A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Balak available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/a-people-that-dwells-alone/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/balak/a-people...

Jul 17, 202410 min

Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Chukat available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/descartes-error/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chukat/descartes-error/...

Jul 10, 20248 min

Taking It Personally (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Korach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/taking-it-personally/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/korach/taking-it-p...

Jul 02, 20249 min

What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha)

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 Shelach Lecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/ For more articles, videos, and other materi...

Jun 25, 20249 min

Two Types of Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Beha'alotecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/two-types-of-leadership/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/be...

Jun 18, 202410 min

The Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Naso available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the-pursuit-of-peace/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/the-pursuit-of-pe...

Jun 14, 20249 min

Liminal Space (Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Bamidbar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection/ For more articles, videos, and other material fr...

Jun 04, 202410 min

The Rejection of Rejection (Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Bechukotai available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-rejection-of-rejection/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bech...

May 28, 20249 min

Minority Rights (Behar, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Behar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/minority-rights/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/minority-rights/ Fo...

May 22, 20247 min

The Duality of Jewish Time (Emor, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Emor available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/the-duality...

May 16, 20249 min

A Yom Ha'azmaut message: The Everlasting Flame (from the archives)

On 15th April 2013 (Yom Ha'atzmaut 5772) Rabbi Sacks gave an inspirational address at the Bnei Akiva UK service at Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens, as we celebrated 65 of the State of Israel. Find the full video of this talk here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/yom-haatzmaut-5773-the-everlasting-flame/ For more on Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/israel/

May 13, 202415 min

Judaism's Three Voices (Kedoshim, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Kedoshim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/kedoshim/judaisms-three-voices/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/kedoshim/juda...

May 08, 202410 min

Holy People, Holy Land (Acharei Mot, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Acharei Mot available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/holy-people-holy-land/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edtion/acharei-...

May 01, 202410 min

Is there such a thing as Lashon Tov? (Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Metzora available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/metzora/is-there-such-a-thing-as-lashon-tov/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conve...

Apr 17, 20248 min

Othello, WikiLeaks, and Mildewed Walls (Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)

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 Tazria available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/othello-wikileaks-and-mildewed-walls/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver...

Apr 09, 20247 min

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

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-bad/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-fami...

Apr 02, 20249 min

Why Civilisations Die (Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)

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 new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edit...

Mar 27, 20248 min

From the Archives: The Therapeutic Joy of Purim

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 to increase our joy. And it is not only in the weeks leading up to Purim. This joy is present throu...

Mar 21, 20243 min

The Dimensions of Sin (Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)

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 now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra/the-dim...

Mar 20, 20248 min

On Jewish Character (Pekudei, Covenant & Conversation)

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 now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/pekudei/on-jewish...

Mar 13, 20246 min

God’s Shadow (Vayakhel, Covenant & Convenant 5784)

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 also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/gods-shadow/ F...

Mar 05, 20249 min

Between Truth and Peace (Ki Tissa, Covenant & Conversation)

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 EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/be...

Feb 27, 202410 min

Leadership Means Making Space (Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)

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/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-famil...

Feb 21, 20246 min

Building Builders (Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)

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 also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/terumah/building-bu...

Feb 13, 20248 min

God's Nudge (Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)

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 also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mishpatim/gods-nudge/ ...

Feb 07, 20248 min

Deed and Creed (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation)

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 available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/yitro/deed-and-creed/ For ...

Jan 30, 20248 min

The Power of Ruach (Beshallach, Covenant & Conversation)

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 is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/beshallach/t...

Jan 23, 20246 min

The March of Folly (Bo, Covenant & Conversation)

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 available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bo/the-march-of-folly/ For m...

Jan 16, 20247 min
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