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
Mar 31, 2017 • 6min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Be in but not of the world" (7/13)
This is the seventh episode of the new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspired (and inspiring) parent. Each short episode focuses on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting.
In this episode, listen to Rabbi Sacks discuss the importance of being in the world but not of the world, of living by your standards and not by the standards the world might seek to impose on you.
To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/
Mar 30, 2017 • 5min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Learning and Doing" (6/13)
This is the sixth episode of the new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspired (and inspiring) parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting.
In this episode, listen to Rabbi Sacks discuss the important role that music and song have in instilling a love of Judaism in your children.
To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/
Mar 29, 2017 • 5min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Make your Judaism Sing" (5/13)
This is the fifth episode of the new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspired (and inspiring) parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting.
In this episode, listen to Rabbi Sacks discuss the important role that music and song have in instilling a love of Judaism in your children.
To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/
Mar 27, 2017 • 5min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "No Need for High Walls" (4/13)
This is the fourth episode of the new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspired (and inspiring) parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting.
In this episode, listen to Rabbi Sacks talk about how important it is to set the example for your children to follow.
To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/
Mar 24, 2017 • 59min
'Finding a Moral Compass in Challenging Times' - David Brooks & Rabbi Sacks in conversation
On 21st March 2017, prominent New York Times columnist David Brooks and Rabbi Sacks held a public conversation at 92nd St Y in New York entitled ‘Finding a Moral Compass in Challenging Times’. The conversation was not just intellectually stimulating but an amusing one as well. This event was co-presented with The Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York University and endowed by Francine and Abdullah Simon z”l.
Mar 24, 2017 • 4min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Lead the Way" (3/13)
This is the third episode of the new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspired (and inspiring) parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting.
In this episode, listen to Rabbi Sacks talk about how important it is to set the example for your children to follow.
To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/ or to watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_25bliBVdY
Mar 22, 2017 • 8min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Serve God in joy" (2/13)
Over the next few weeks, listen to a new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspiring parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting. In this second podcast, Rabbi Sacks talks about how important it is to serve God in joy if you want your children to love Judaism. To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/.
Mar 20, 2017 • 10min
C&C 5777 - Vayakhel Pekudei - Encampments & Journeys
Vayakhel Pekudei. This week I take a look at the journeys that the Jewish People experienced as they travelled through the desert, and how these travels reflect the unique challenge of being a Jew.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
Mar 16, 2017 • 4min
Being an Inspiring Parent: "Making Space" (1/13)
Over the next few weeks, listen to a new podcast series from Rabbi Sacks on how to be an inspiring parent. Each short episode will focus on one of Rabbi Sacks' 13 principles of inspired parenting. In this first podcast, Rabbi Sacks talks about how making space for our children to inspire us is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. To watch a video version of this podcast, please visit http://rabbisacks.org/being-an-inspiring-parent/.
Mar 15, 2017 • 8min
C&C 5777 - Ki Tissa - The Sabbath: First Day or Last?
Ki Tissa. From God’s point of view, the Sabbath was the seventh day. From the point of view of the first human beings – created on the sixth day – the Sabbath was the first. This debate is about which perspective we should adopt.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.
