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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Why Civilisations Die (Tzav, 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 Tzav available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/coven…
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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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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 Vayechi available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…i/grandparents/…
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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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Why Did Isaac Love Esau? (Toldot, Covenant & Converation)
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Abraham: A Life of Faith (Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Binding of Isaac: A New Interpretation (Vayera, Covenant & Conversation)
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On Being a Jewish Parent (Lech Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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A Tale of Four Cities (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation)
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The God of Creation and the Land of Israel (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, Covenant & Conversation)
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From the Archives: Lessons From Kohelet - A Succot Shiur by Rabbi Sacks
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This fascinating shiur from Rabbi Sacks explores the important link between Kohelet and Succot. With remarkable insights for the Jewish People as to what it is about the book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) that makes it such a relevant text for today's society.First delivered in London in 2016, to mark the launch of the Koren Sacks Succot Machzor, watch…
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From the Archives: Confusing Satan - A Tishrei Shiur by Rabbi Sacks
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Rabbi Sacks delivered this shiur in 2017 to discuss Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, ahead of launching his Ceremony & Celebration book. To accompany your listening, please download the mekorot (source sheet) here: https://media.rabbisacks.org/20210706223920/RH-5778-source-sheet.pdfBy Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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From the Archives: The Ellul Shiur from Rabbi Sacks in 2012
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks had a tradition, to deliver a pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur every year at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS).The Ellul shiur(lecture) featured here, was his 12th and final as Chief Rabbi. It was delivered and recorded in September 2012. He titled it 'The Meaning of Kol Nidre'.To watch the video, please visit https://www.rabbi…
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From the Archives: The Ellul Shiur from Rabbi Sacks in 2011
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Rabbi Sacks had a tradition, to deliver a pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur every year at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS).The Ellul shiur(lecture) featured here, was his 11th as Chief Rabbi. It was delivered and recorded in September 2011.Mekorot (sources) are embedded within the video and can be seen on screen if you watch - rather than listen - …
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A Short Thought for Ellul: Averting The Decree (originally recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014)
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A Short Thought for Ellul: Averting The Decree (originally recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014)By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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We Are What We Remember (Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation)
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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 Tavo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-t…
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The Greatness of Humility (Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)
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Rabbi Sacks speaks to NPR's Interfaith Voices about his book Not in God's Name
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On Friday November 13, NPR presenters sat down with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to talk about his new book, Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence. "We had no idea how timely it would become; just hours later, terrorists from the self-proclaimed Islamic State unleashed a series of mass shootings and suicide bombings on multiple sites in Paris. …
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The Deep Power of Joy (Re'eh, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Spirituality of Listening (Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Power of Why (Va'etchanan, Covenant & Conversation)
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To 120: Growing Old, Staying Young (Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Complexity of Human Rights (Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation)
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Moshe’s Disappointment (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)
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What Makes God Laugh (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation)
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Healing the Trauma of Loss (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation)
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Hierarchy and Politics: The Never-Ending Story (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)
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Two Kinds of Fear (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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From Despair to Hope (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha)
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The Blessing of Love (Naso, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Ever-Repeated Story (Covenant & Conversation, Bamidbar)
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Family Feeling (Covenant & Conversation, Behar-Bechukotai)
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Holy Times (Emor, Covenant & Conversation)
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The Courage to Admit Mistakes (Covenant & Conversation, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim)
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