The Office of Rabbi Sacks
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 17, 2019 • 11min
A Nation of Storytellers (Ki Tavo 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/ki-tavo-5779-nation-storytellers/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CandC-Family-Ki-Tavo-FINAL.pdf
Sep 9, 2019 • 10min
Animal Welfare (Ki Teitse 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/animal-welfare-ki-teitse-5779
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CandC-Family-Ki-Teitse-FINAL.pdf
Sep 4, 2019 • 13min
The Ecological Imperative (Shoftim 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/the-ecological-imperative-shoftim-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-shoftim-5779/
Aug 28, 2019 • 11min
Collective Joy (Reeh 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/collective-joy-reeh-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Reeh-FINAL.pdf
Aug 20, 2019 • 11min
The Politics of Memory (Eikev 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/the-politics-of-memory-eikev-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Eikev-FINAL.pdf
Aug 13, 2019 • 11min
Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Va’etchanan 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-small-vaetchanan-5779/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Vaetchanan-FINAL.pdf
Aug 7, 2019 • 11min
The Teacher as Hero (Devarim 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: http://rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-devarim-5779/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Devarim-FINAL.pdf
Jul 31, 2019 • 10min
Priorities (Matot-Masei 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/priorities-matot-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CandC-Family-Matot-Masei-FINAL-1.pdf
Jul 31, 2019 • 12min
The Religious Significance of Israel (Masei 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: rabbisacks.org/the-religious-significance-of-israel-masei-5779/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CandC-Family-Masei-FINAL-1.pdf
Jul 17, 2019 • 13min
The Crown All Can Wear (Pinchas 5779)
"I am delighted to share with you the newest cycle of Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly parsha (Torah reading). I am particularly excited to introduce a Family Edition accompaniment to this year's series which has two main aims. First, to present the ideas in Covenant & Conversation in a simplified way, making my ideas more accessible to children and teenagers. Second, to act as an educational resource for parents, teachers and anyone else to engage their children and students in meaningful and stimulating conversations about the parsha."
Main edition: http://rabbisacks.org/the-crown-all-can-wear-pinchas-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-pinchas-5779/
