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
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/
May 1, 2019 • 11min
From Priest to People (Kedoshim 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/kedoshim-5779/
Apr 29, 2019 • 13min
Thinking Fast and Slow (Acharei Mot 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/thinking-fast-and-slow-acharei-mot-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-acharei-mot-5779
Apr 10, 2019 • 11min
The Power of Speech (Metzora 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-power-of-speech-metzora-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-metzora-5779
Apr 3, 2019 • 12min
The Sacrifices of Childbirth (Tazria 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-sacrifices-of-childbirth-tazria-5779/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-tazria-5779/
Mar 26, 2019 • 9min
Between Hope and Humanity (Shemini 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/between-hope-and-humanity-shemini-5779/
Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-shemini-5779
Mar 19, 2019 • 9min
Destructive and Self-Destructive (Tzav 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/destructive-and-self-destructive-tzav-5779/
Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-tzav-5779/
Mar 11, 2019 • 11min
The Pursuit of Meaning (Vayikra 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."
Mar 6, 2019 • 7min
On Jewish Character (Pekudei 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."
Feb 27, 2019 • 8min
The Beauty of Holiness or the Holiness of Beauty (Vayakhel 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."
