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Thoughts for Ellul: Averting the Decree - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 201417 Sep 202400:04:38
In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin. This first thought, recorded ten years ago during a troubling time for our people, remains remarkable timely given the current situation in Israel, and for the Jewish people around the world. Find the full recordings here: https://rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/
Two Types of Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)11 Sep 202400:10:44
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 Teitse available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/two-types-of-hate/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-teitse/two-types-of-hate/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation)10 Jul 202400:07:46
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/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)02 Nov 202200:08:54
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 Bereishit available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
The Courage to Live with Uncertainty (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation)26 Oct 202200:07:40
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 Noach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/the-courage-to-live-with-uncertainty/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/noach/the-courage-to-live-with-uncertainty/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
The Art of Listening (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, Covenant & Conversation)19 Oct 202200:11:22
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 Bereishit available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
The Delicate Balance (Thought for the Day, Succot 2012)06 Oct 202200:02:42
"Our very existence depends on a delicate balance between too much and too little." A recording of the Succot broadcast by Rabbi Sacks on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day Programme, 28th September 2012. Find the transcript on our webpage: https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/our-very-existence-depends-on-a-delicate-balance-between-too-much-and-too-little/
The Arc of the Moral Universe (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation)06 Oct 202200:09:25
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ha'azinu available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/the-arc-of-the-moral-universe/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Torah as Song (Rabbi Sacks on Vayelech, Covenant & Conversation)28 Sep 202200:09:46
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayelech available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/torah-as-song/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Why Judaism? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim, Covenant & Conversation)21 Sep 202200:11:33
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Nitzavim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-judaism/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Pursuit of Joy (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation)14 Sep 202200:11:27
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Tavo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/the-pursuit-of-joy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Rabbi Sacks on the Queen: Where you find greatness there you find humility, June 201209 Sep 202200:02:41
A June 2012 broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day programme in which, in honour of the diamond jubilee, Rabbi Sacks spoke of the Queen's leadership.
To The Third & Fourth Generations (Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)07 Sep 202200:11:19
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Teitse available to read, listen to, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/to-the-third-and-fourth-generations/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Taking It Personally (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)02 Jul 202400:09:02
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 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-personally/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
Environmental Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)31 Aug 202200:11:49
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shoftim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/environmental-responsibility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Second Tithe & Strong Societies (Rabbi Sacks on Re'eh, Covenant & Conversation)23 Aug 202200:12:27
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Re'eh available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/the-second-tithe-and-strong-societies/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Power of Gratitude (Rabbi Sacks on Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)17 Aug 202200:10:47
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article, and translations, on Eikev available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-power-of-gratitude/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Right and the Good (Rabbi Sacks on Va'etchanan, Covenant & Conversation)10 Aug 202200:08:44
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Va'etchanan available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/the-right-and-the-good/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Why Are There So Many Jewish Lawyers? (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)03 Aug 202200:09:20
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Devarim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/why-are-there-so-many-jewish-lawyers/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Retribution and Revenge (Rabbi Sacks on Masei, Covenant & Conversation)27 Jul 202200:12:00
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Masei available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/masei/retribution-and-revenge/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Elijah and the Still, Small Voice (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)13 Jul 202200:12:36
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Pinchas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/elijah-and-the-still-small-voice/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Not Reckoned Among the Nations (Balak, Covenant & Conversation)06 Jul 202200:08:26
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Chukat and Balak were a double parsha back in 2015 when Rabbi Sacks originally wrote the Ethics series and recorded the audio for Chukat. There is no recording available for Balak from the Ethics C&C series, so the Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust has selected this piece, originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, to share with you this week. You can find the full written article on Balak, "Not Reckoned Among the Nations" available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ To read the Balak article later added by Rabbi Sacks to this series for the Ethics book, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/the-curse-of-loneliness/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. Covenant & Conversation is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Anger Management (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation)29 Jun 202200:10:28
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Chukat available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/anger-management/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
When Truth is Sacrificed to Power (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)22 Jun 202200:10:32
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Korach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/when-truth-is-sacrificed-to-power/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha)25 Jun 202400:09:21
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 material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
Assembling Reminders (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)15 Jun 202200:10:03
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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/assembling-reminders/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
From Pain to Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)08 Jun 202200:12:34
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/from-pain-to-humility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Sages and Saints (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)01 Jun 202200:10:40
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/sages-and-saints/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Law as Love (Rabbi Sacks on Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation)24 May 202200:11:20
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bamidbar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: RabbiSacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/law-as-love/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Politics of Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation)18 May 202200:10:48
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bechukotai available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-politics-of-responsibility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Economics of Liberty (Rabbi Sacks on Behar, Covenant & Conversation)11 May 202200:10:49
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Behar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/the-economics-of-liberty/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Sanctifying the Name (Rabbi Sacks on Emor, Covenant & Conversation)04 May 202200:11:22
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/sanctifying-the-name/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
From Priest to People (Rabbi Sacks on Kedoshim, Covenant & Conversation)27 Apr 202200:09:23
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Kedoshim available to read, print, download translations, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/kedoshim/from-priest-to-people/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. Parshat Kedoshim is the parsha being read in Israel this week. For those outside of Israel, this week's parsha is Acharei Mot, and our weekly piece from Rabbi Sacks is entitled The Scapegoat (https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-scapegoat/)
The Scapegoat (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot, Covenant & Conversation)27 Apr 202200:12:38
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Acharei Mot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-scapegoat/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
The Power of Shame (Rabbi Sacks on Metzora, Covenant & Conversation)06 Apr 202200:12:17
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Metzora available to read, print, download translations, and share, by visiting: /covenant-conversation/metzora/the-power-of-shame/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Two Types of Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)18 Jun 202400:09:41
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/behaalotecha/two-types-of-leadership/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
The Circumcision of Desire (Rabbi Sacks on Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)30 Mar 202200:12:47
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/the-circumcision-of-desire/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Fire: Holy and Unholy - Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation23 Mar 202200:10:30
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/fire-holy-and-unholy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Violence and the Sacred(Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)15 Mar 202200:11:20
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from 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/violence-and-the-sacred/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Why Do We Sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)09 Mar 202200:09:37
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examine the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.
Religion isnt Science19 Jan 202200:03:18
Thought for the Day - 8th September 2010
Pesach: The Birth of the Jewish Nation23 Dec 202100:22:29
Here is a recording of a shiur Rabbi Sacks gave at the Yeshiva High School for Boys on 19th March 2014.
A Conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at The Jewish Center23 Dec 202101:04:56
The following shiur and Q&A with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks were recorded at Yeshiva University on 16th March 2016.
A Guide for the Perplexed at the Seder Night: How Maimonides Can Help Us Understand the Exodus23 Dec 202100:38:01
The following shiur was recorded at Yeshiva University on 26th March 2017.
Purim Inspiration: Even You Can Change The World22 Dec 202100:20:38
This shiur was recorded at the Bnei Akiva School in Toronto on 16th March 2016.
Haman: The First Antisemite22 Dec 202100:51:31
This shiur was originally delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 2nd February 2014.
The Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)14 Jun 202400:09:21
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-peace/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
Prayer: The Genius of the Sages22 Dec 202101:11:34
Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks as part of Yeshiva University's Kollel Yom Rishon on 14th September 2014.
Kiddush Hashem in a Complicated World22 Dec 202101:08:19
Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks at the Bet Knesset Feigenson in Beit Shemesh, Israel on 10th November 2013.
Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge21 Dec 202101:01:43
This is a recording of a shiur at Eretz HaTzvi by the Chief Rabbi Sacks on Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge including short Q&A. It was recorded on 10th March 2011.
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