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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Contact Chai is Mishkan Chicago’s podcast feed, where you can hear our Shabbat sermons, Morning Minyans, interviews with Jewish thought leaders, and more.
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How will the coronavirus pandemic shape the future of our world? Sky News' economics editor Ed Conway is joined by former Chancellor and Home Secretary Sajid Javid to host the podcast which aims to explore what will happen next and how? They will be asking influential guests searching questions on the global economy, politics and leadership. Is the globalisation engine the only way out of the economic crisis? What levers can banks and policy makers pull to alleviate the pain? How will the wa ...
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Morning Minyan with Rabbi Lizzi — Re'eh, Poverty, and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Prayer Is A Home For The Soul
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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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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg — "This Is The Work: Tshuvah In Our Lives, Systems, and Beyond"
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our September 13th Friday Night Shabbat service. We were honored to be joined by the incomparable joined by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, the force behind “Life Is A Sacred Text” and the ultimate High Holiday book, “Repentance and Repair.” For High Holiday registration and information on pricing, schedule, venue, an…
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Psalm 27: Though Enemies Surround Me, I Will Have No Fear
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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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Labor Rights, Labor Rights You Shall Pursue?
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At our September 7th Saturday morning service, we were honored to hear from Mishkanites Frank and Margarita Klein, some of the foremost champions of labor rights in Chicago. They spoke to our tradition’s evolving concept of justice and equality, from the Torah to the Talmud to mystical texts and the modern day. For High Holiday registration and inf…
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Rosh Chodesh Elul: Psalms of Wonder, Loss, and Transformation
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Power from the Outside or Self-Restraint from Within (Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)
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Making Poverty History (Re'eh, Covenant & Conversation)
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Josh VanArsdall: An Atheist's Conversion To Judaism
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our August 23rd Friday Night Shabbat service, where we celebrated our BluePrint graduates — those who have undergone Mishkan’s conversion program. We were honored to hear a drash by Josh VanArsdall, a new Jew who shared how, despite his atheism, nevertheless felt compelled little by little to join the Jewish p…
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Morning Minyan: You Will Eat And Be Satisfied — Parashat Eikev
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Why Civilisations Fail (Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our Saturday Morning service on August 17th. The saddest day of the Jewish calendar is followed by one of the most joyous. In this moving sermon, Rabbi Steven examined why this is and how the abundant love of Tu B’Av can overcome the excessive hatred behind the tragedies of Tisha B’Av. **** For upcoming Shabba…
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Minyan Replay: Tu B'Av — Love is All You Need
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The Idea that Changed the World (Rabbi Sacks on Va'etchanan, Covenant & Conversation)
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At our August 9th Friday night service, Rabbi Lizzi spoke on the power of Tisha B’Av to lend us a space to mourn and process all that we have lost, both in ancient times and today. How can this holiday which appears so pessimistic — at least in comparison to the largely optimistic Jewish calendar — actually nourish our souls? **** For upcoming Shab…
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Tisha B'Av
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The Book of the Covenant (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)
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City of Refuge: Balancing Justice and Compassion
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At our August 3rd Saturday morning service, Rabbi Steven delivered a drash about the biblical concept of the city of refuge, places where those accused of manslaughter could seek asylum. In a modern context, how do we balance justice and compassion or employ both the righteous anger of protest and the need for strategic compromise? **** For upcomin…
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Minyan Replay w/ Rabbi Lizzi — In Memory of Joshua Abraham Chaidell
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July is Builder Renewal season! Buildership powers this community and makes it possible for us to bring you services, education, podcasts, and so much more. If you are a Builder at Mishkan, we can’t wait for you to renew your commitment. Not a Builder yet? We invite you to join the community as a Builder. Not in Chicagoland? Join the 10% of our Bui…
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Natural or Supernatural? (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation)
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Live From Jerusalem — Minyan Replay w/ Rabbi Lizzi & Rachel Goldberg!
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July is Builder Renewal season! Buildership powers this community and makes it possible for us to bring you services, education, podcasts, and so much more. If you are a Builder at Mishkan, we can’t wait for you to renew your commitment. Not a Builder yet? We invite you to join the community as a Builder. Not in Chicagoland? Join the 10% of our Bui…
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Pacing Change (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, 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 Pinchas available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinch…
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While the founding and associate rabbis are afar, R'Ari and Eli Newell will d'var — and donkeys will preach, too! What wisdom can we glean from looking at the Torah through a multitude of unlikely lenses, even that of a donkey? Become A Mishkan Builder: https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and prog…
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A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation)
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Minyan Replay w/ Rabbi Steven: Parshat Chukat
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Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, 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 Chukat available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat…
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Taking It Personally (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — A Loopy Morning
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay from our Pride Shabbat service on Friday, June 21st. We were honored to receive a thoughtful drash from Mishkanite Aidan Gilbert, who reflected on his life, the gains of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the need to fight to protect those gains from the ceaseless onslaught of the far right. Become A Mishkan Builder: ht…
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What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha)
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Minyan Replay — Juneteenth with Felicia Savage Friedman
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Two Types of Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our June 15th Saturday morning service when Rabbi Steven delivered a drash on the need to combat polarization with community building. Become A Mishkan Builder: https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibil…
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The Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our Shavuot Shabbat service, when Rabbi Steven shared about his experience traveling to Washington, DC with the Interfaith Alliance where he witnessed the wide spectrum of views of the Jewish and interfaith communities through the lens of the diverse perspectives we celebrate during both Shavuot and Pride Mont…
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Shavuot!
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Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan. You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai. https://www.mishkanchicago.org/series/morning-minyan-spring-2024/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & I…
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our Saturday morning service on June 1st. Prompted by this week’s parsha which contains a list of blessings and curses God promises to rain down on the righteous and the wrongdoer, respectively, Rabbi Lizzi delivered a sermon on the theological concept of theodicy, that is, the question of how a loving God cou…
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Liminal Space (Bamidbar, 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 Bamidbar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection…
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Special Guest Rabbi Rachel Goldberg
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The Rejection of Rejection (Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation)
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay from our May 24th Friday Night Shabbat service. Rabbi Steven delivered a drash on the power of stories. Narratives shape our lives and transform our world. How can we harness their power for good? **** For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page…
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Progressive Chevra Kadisha — A Discussion About Life, Death, And Taharah
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Today’s episode is a Shababt Replay all the way back to March 15th, when Rabbi Steven was joined by a virtual panel to discuss the Progressive Chevra Kadisha of Chicago, a sacred society which prepares bodies for burial. It’s a fascinating conversation all about this beautiful and humbling ancient practice. **** For upcoming Shabbat services and pr…
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Minority Rights (Behar, 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 Behar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/m…
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Born This Way: Torah And Disability Justice
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay from our virtual Friday night service on May 17th. Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on the complicated relationship of disability justice and the Torah. How can we make sense of a mitzvah which appears to exclude people with a disability? We must first begin by considering the examples of two sacred texts: Leviticus…
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The Duality of Jewish Time (Emor, Covenant & Conversation)
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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Emor: Make Your Life A Work Of Art
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