The Rabbi Sacks Legacy
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.
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Feb 1, 2017 • 10min
C&C 5777 - Bo - The Necessity of Asking Questions
Bo. This week Rabbi Sacks explores the unique way that Jewish education encourages questions, using the parsha of Bo.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Jan 24, 2017 • 9min
C&C 5777 - Va'era - Freedom & Truth
Va'era. This week Rabbi Sacks reflects on the parsha of Va'era and explains that no-one should be forced to live a lie, because where there is freedom, there is truth.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Jan 16, 2017 • 9min
C&C 5777 - Shemot - Who Am I?
Shemot. Moses asks "Who Am I?" and we learn that each individual must ask this question and follow their social conscience to discover the deeper answer.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Jan 9, 2017 • 9min
Jewish Time (Vayechi 5777)
Vayechi. Is there some connection between the narrative form and the theme with which the Joseph story ends, namely forgiveness?
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Jan 5, 2017 • 10min
Choice and Change (Vayigash 5777)
Vayigash. What makes Judah the role model and namesake of Judaism?
Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Dec 19, 2016 • 10min
What is the Theme of the Stories of Genesis?(Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation 5777)
Vayeshev. The natural universe is the way it is, because it is the language of relationships and the choreography of love.
Covenant and Conversation 5777 on Spirituality is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Dec 12, 2016 • 10min
The Jewish Journey (Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation 5777)
Vayishlach. Why is Jacob the father of our people, the hero of our faith?
Covenant and Conversation 5777 on Spirituality is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Dec 7, 2016 • 1h 23min
Faith In Our Future: A Panel Discussion With Rabbi Jonathan Sacks And Rabbi Joseph Dweck
On November 15th, young Jews from New York’s Sephardic community had the chance to explore existential questions about Judaism’s future alongside two majorly influential rabbis. The event, “Faith in Our Future,” was organized by the Sephardic Community Alliance (SCA) and hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and featured an almost 90 minute moderated conversation between Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and Rabbi Joseph Dweck, all targeted directly towards young Jews under 30.
Nov 29, 2016 • 7min
Why Did Isaac Love Esau? (Toldot, Covenant & Conversation 5777)
Toldot. Not all children follow the path of their parents....
Covenant and Conversation 5777 on Spirituality is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
Nov 23, 2016 • 8min
A Journey of a Thousand Miles (Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation 5777)
Chayei Sarah. After all their troubles, how can the Torah say that Abraham had been blessed with everything? The answer is given by the parsha itself...
Covenant and Conversation 5777 on Spirituality is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RabbiSacks.
