The Office of Rabbi Sacks

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

Apr 17 2024 8 mins

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-the

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

Apr 09 2024 7 mins

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-

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

Apr 02 2024 8 mins

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/sponta

Why Civilisations Die (Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)

Mar 26 2024 8 mins

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-civilis

From the Archives: The Therapeutic Joy of Purim

Mar 21 2024 3 mins

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 v

The Dimensions of Sin (Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)

Mar 19 2024 8 mins

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 F

On Jewish Character (Pekudei, Covenant & Conversation)

Mar 12 2024 5 mins

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 FAM

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

Mar 05 2024 8 mins

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 ED

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

Feb 27 2024 10 mins

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 n

Leadership Means Making Space (Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)

Feb 20 2024 6 mins

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-me