

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

Jul 10, 2019 • 10min
Not Reckoned Among the Nations (Balak 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/not-reckoned-among-the-nations-balak-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-balak-5779/

Jul 3, 2019 • 11min
Losing Miriam (Chukat 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-chukat-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-naso-5779/

Jun 25, 2019 • 13min
Argument for the Sake of Heaven (Korach 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/argument-for-the-sake-of-heaven-korach-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CandC-Family-Korach-FINAL.pdf

Jun 19, 2019 • 10min
Fear of Freedom (Shelach Lecha 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/fear-of-freedom-shelach-lecha-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-shelach-lecha-5779/

Jun 12, 2019 • 12min
Camp and Congregation (Beha'alotcha 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/sages-and-saints-naso-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-naso-5779/

Jun 3, 2019 • 12min
Sages and Saints (Naso 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/sages-and-saints-naso-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-naso-5779/

May 28, 2019 • 11min
Leading a Nation of Individuals (Bamidbar 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/leading-a-nation-of-individuals-bamidbar-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-bamidbar-5779/

May 22, 2019 • 11min
The Birth of Hope (Bechukotai 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-birth-of-hope-bechukotai-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-bechukotai-5779/

May 15, 2019 • 11min
Evolution or Revolution? (Behar 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/behar-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-behar-5779/

May 8, 2019 • 12min
Three Versions of Shabbat (Emor 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/three-versions-of-shabbat-emor-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-emor-5779/