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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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Staying at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, Pope Benedict joined the leaders of other religions in the Waldegrave Drawing Room. The Chief Rabbi at the time, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, addressed Benedict XVI on behalf of the faith communities of Britain. Here is a recording and transcript of the address. This was recorded on 17th September 2010.…
Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' weekly commentary on the Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation pieces for 5781 are themed around the concept of Leadership and the lessons we can learn from the leaders in the Torah.“Lessons in Leadership” was originally written and recorded in 5774 (2013-2014).You can also download the full weekly e…
Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' weekly commentary on the Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation pieces for 5781 are themed around the concept of Leadership and the lessons we can learn from the leaders in the Torah.“Lessons in Leadership” was originally written and recorded in 5774 (2014).You can also download the full weekly essays…
Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' weekly commentary on the Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5781 are themed around the concept of Leadership and the lessons we can learn from the leaders in the Torah.“Lessons in Leadership” was originally written and recorded in 5774 (2014).You can also download the full weekly essays…
Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' weekly commentary on the Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5781 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. You can download the essays from the website for free. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ha'azinu 5781.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/haazinu-5781/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the third of three drashot (short talks)I have recorded as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This series has been generously sponsored by Lundy and Fred Reynolds.Wishing you all a shana tova u'metukah. May 5781 be a year of blessing, peace, prosperity and health for us and…
Here is the second of three drashot (short talks) I have recorded as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This series has been generously sponsored by Lundy and Fred Reynolds.Wishing you all a shana tova u'metukah. May 5781 be a year of blessing, peace, prosperity and health for us a…
Here is the first of three drashot (short talks)I have recorded as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This series has been generously sponsored by Lundy and Fred Reynolds.Wishing you all a shana tova u'metukah. May 5781 be a year of blessing, peace, prosperity and health for us and…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Nitzavim - Vayelech 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from https://rabbisacks.org/nitzavim-vayelech-5780/.Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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With thanks to our friends at the Unorthodox podcast produced by Tablet Magazine, here is Rabbi Sacks' interview from last week show. This interview was first broadcast on Thursday 3rd September 2020. Description from Unorthodox: "Our Jewish guest is Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealt…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ki Tavo 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/ki-tavo-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ki Teitse 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/ki-teitse-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Shoftim 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/shoftim-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Re'eh 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/reeh-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Eikev 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/eikev-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Va'etchanan 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vaetchanan-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Devarim 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/devarim-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Matot-Masei 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/Matot-Masei-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Pinchas 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/pinchas-5780/Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Balak 5780.(Please note: Israel is currently one week ahead in their parsha readings, so if you are living outside of Israel, you may receive this podcast one week early).You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accom…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Chukat 5780.(Please note: Israel is currently one week ahead in their parsha readings, so if you are living outside of Israel, you may receive this podcast one week early).You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an acco…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Korach 5780.(Please note: Israel is currently one week ahead in their parsha readings, so if you are living outside of Israel, you may receive this podcast one week early).You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an acco…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Shelach Lecha 5780.(Please note: Israel is currently one week ahead in their parsha readings, so if you are living outside of Israel, you may receive this podcast one week early).You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as …
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Beha'alotecha 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/behaalotecha-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Naso 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/naso-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is a transcript of the 'Thought for the Day' broadcast on BBC Radio 4 earlier today.This is Mental Health Awareness Week, and its theme this year is kindness. Next week is the Jewish festival of Shavuot, Pentecost, when we read the biblical book of Ruth, whose theme is kindness. These two things coming together during this time of isolation ma…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Bamidbar 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/bamidbar-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
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Here is a recording of Rabbi Sacks' 'Thought for the Day' broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on 15th May 2020. You can read a transcript below.When the worst of the pandemic is over, what kind of future will we seek? Will we try as far as possible to go back to the way things were? Or will we try to create a more just and caring society? Wh…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Behar-Bechukotai 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/behar-bechukotai-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundati…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Emor 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/emor-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the double Torah portion of Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from http://rabbisacks.org/acharei-mot-kedoshim-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Cha…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the double Torah portion of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/acharei-mot-kedoshim-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable F…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the double Torah portion of Tazria-Metzora 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/tazria-metzora-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Shemini 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/shemini-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Tzav 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/tzav-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
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Here is a short D'var Torah from Rabbi Sacks on what we can learn about the Coronavirus pandemic from this week's parsha of Vayikra. (As an explanation for the opening: we had a few technical issues to begin with, but we got there in the end!)Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Vayikra 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayikra-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
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Dear Friends,This Shabbat, many synagogues will be empty as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.In this D'var Torah, broadcast earlier today on Facebook and Instagram from my home in London, I explored what we can learn about the current state of the world from this week's double parsha of Vayakhel-Pekudei.I hope you don't mind us sharing this wit…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudei 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayakhel-pekudei-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Ki Tissa 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/ki-tissa-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Tetzaveh 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/tetzaveh-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Terumah 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/terumah-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Mishpatim 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/mishpatim-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
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This is a recording of 'Thought for the Day', broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 14th February 2020. To read a transcript, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org.Di Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Yitro 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/yitro-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Beshallach 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from http://rabbisacks.org/beshallach-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Bo 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/bo-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Vaera 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vaera-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Shemot 5780.You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/shemot-5780/Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.…
