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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Leadership: Consensus or Command? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim-Vayelech)
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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 Nitzavim-Vayelech available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…
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Thoughts for Ellul: "The Future of the Past" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
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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…
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Thoughts for Ellul: "The Love That Says No" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
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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.Here, a visit to a rehabilitation centre for young teenagers who experienced difficulties with heroin additions allowed Rabbi Sacks to find a new way to think about teshuvah, forgiveness, and the law…
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Freedom Means Telling the Story (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation)
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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 Tavo available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-ta…
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Thoughts for Ellul: "Averting the Decree" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
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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 th…
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Two Types of Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-…
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Power from the Outside or Self-Restraint from Within (Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)
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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 Shoftim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoft…
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Making Poverty History (Re'eh, Covenant & Conversation)
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Why Civilisations Fail (Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Idea that Changed the World (Rabbi Sacks on Va'etchanan, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Book of the Covenant (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)
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Natural or Supernatural? (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation)
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Pacing Change (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)
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A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation)
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Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation)
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Taking It Personally (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)
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What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha)
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Two Types of Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)
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Liminal Space (Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Rejection of Rejection (Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation)
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Minority Rights (Behar, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Duality of Jewish Time (Emor, Covenant & Conversation)
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A Yom Ha'azmaut message: The Everlasting Flame (from the archives)
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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…
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Judaism's Three Voices (Kedoshim, Covenant & Conversation)
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Holy People, Holy Land (Acharei Mot, Covenant & Conversation)
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From the Pesach Archives: B'Chol Dor V'Dor-The Challenge of Antisemitism from the Haggadah to now
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This lecture was delivered during Rabbi Sacks’ engagement as professor at Yeshiva University, when he gave the keynote address (shiur) at The Jewish Center in New York.For additional Pesach shiurim, articles, videos and resources, visit RabbiSacks.org/passover-pesach/.Wishing you and your families a chag kasher v'sameach!The Rabbi Sacks Legacy team…
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Is there such a thing as Lashon Tov? (Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/cov…
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Othello, WikiLeaks, and Mildewed Walls (Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)
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Spontaneity: Good or Bad? (Shemini, Covenant & Conversation)
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Why Civilisations Die (Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)
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From the Archives: The Therapeutic Joy of Purim
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Chag Purim Sameach!Find more Purim resources from Rabbi Sacks here: https://rabbisacks.org/purim/TRANSCRIPTThere’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” mean…
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The Dimensions of Sin (Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/vayik…
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On Jewish Character (Pekudei, Covenant & Conversation)
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God’s Shadow (Vayakhel, Covenant & Convenant 5784)
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Between Truth and Peace (Ki Tissa, Covenant & Conversation)
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Leadership Means Making Space (Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)
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Building Builders (Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)
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God's Nudge (Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)
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Deed and Creed (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Power of Ruach (Beshallach, Covenant & Conversation)
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The March of Folly (Bo, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Birth of History (Vaera, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Challenge of Jewish Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation)
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Grandparents (Rabbi Sacks on Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Space Between (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation)
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Sibling Rivalry (Rabbi Sacks on Mikketz, Covenant & Conversation)
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Speech Therapy (Rabbi Sacks on Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation)
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Collective Responsibility (Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Character of Jacob (Vayetse, Covenant & Conversation)
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