Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Ki Tavo available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/freedom-means-telling-the-story/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tavo/freedom-means-telling-the-story/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin. This first thought, recorded ten years ago during a troubling time for our people, remains remarkable timely given the current situation in Israel, and for the Jewish people around the world. Find the full recordings here: https://rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Ki Teitse available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/two-types-of-hate/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-teitse/two-types-of-hate/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Shoftim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/power-or-self-restraint/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shoftim/power-or-self-restraint/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Re'eh available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/making-poverty-history/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/reeh/making-poverty-history/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Eikev available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/why-civilisations-fail/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/eikev/why-civilisations-fail/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Va'etchanan available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/the-idea-that-changed-the-world/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaetchanan/the-idea-that-changed-the-world/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Devarim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/the-book-of-the-covenant/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/devarim/the-book-of-the-covenant/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Matot-Masei available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/matot/natural-or-supernatural/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/matot/natural-or-supernatural/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Pinchas available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/pacing-change/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/pinchas/pacing-change/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Balak available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/a-people-that-dwells-alone/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/balak/a-people-that-dwells-alone/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Chukat available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/descartes-error/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chukat/descartes-error/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Korach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/taking-it-personally/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/korach/taking-it-personally/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/two-types-of-leadership/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behaalotecha/two-types-of-leadership/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Naso available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the-pursuit-of-peace/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/the-pursuit-of-peace/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Bechukotai available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Bechukotai available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-rejection-of-rejection/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bechukotai/the-rejection-of-rejection/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Behar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/minority-rights/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/minority-rights/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Emor available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

On 15th April 2013 (Yom Ha'atzmaut 5772) Rabbi Sacks gave an inspirational address at the Bnei Akiva UK service at Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens, as we celebrated 65 of the State of Israel. Find the full video of this talk here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/yom-haatzmaut-5773-the-everlasting-flame/ For more on Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/israel/

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Kedoshim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/kedoshim/judaisms-three-voices/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/kedoshim/judaisms-three-voices/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Acharei Mot available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/holy-people-holy-land/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edtion/acharei-mot/holy-people-holy-land/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

This lecture was delivered during Rabbi Sacks’ engagement as professor at Yeshiva University, when he gave the keynote address (shiur) at The Jewish Center in New York. For additional Pesach shiurim, articles, videos and resources, visit RabbiSacks.org/passover-pesach/. Wishing you and your families a chag kasher v'sameach! The Rabbi Sacks Legacy team

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Metzora available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/metzora/is-there-such-a-thing-as-lashon-tov/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/metzora/is-there-such-a-thing-as-lashon-tov/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Tazria available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/othello-wikileaks-and-mildewed-walls/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tazria/othello-wikileaks-mildewed-walls/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Shemini available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/spontaneity-good-or-bad/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemini/spontaneity-good-or-bad/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Tzav available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/why-civilisations-die/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tzav/why-civilisations-die/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Chag Purim Sameach! Find more Purim resources from Rabbi Sacks here: https://rabbisacks.org/purim/ TRANSCRIPT There’s something very strange about Purim. It is notably a festival of joy, “Yameimishtei b’simcha”. And not only is the day itself a joyous one, but uniquely, we begin that joy two weeks beforehand: “Misheh nichnas Adar marbim b’simcha” means that from the very beginning of Adar we begin to increase our joy. And it is not only in the weeks leading up to Purim. This joy is present throughout the year. Every motzei Shabbat, during the Havdallah service, we remind ourselves of that line from the Megillah, "Layehudim haitah orah v’simcha," meaning, “For Jews there was light and joy”. Yet what exactly are we celebrating on Purim? The mere fact that we survived? That Haman's decree of genocide was not enacted? That the evil decree: L’harog u’lehabed u’lehashmid, to kill, destroy, and exterminate every single Jew, young and old, men and women, on a single day, was averted? That is not a cause for joy, it is cause for relief. That is not a cause for celebration, but really for post-traumatic stress disorder. So the question I am presenting here is, what is this unique joy of Purim? I would like to propose the following answer. There are two kinds of joy. There's expressive joy, the joy you experience and communicate because that's how you feel. But there's also therapeutic joy, the joy you will yourself to feel in order to protect yourself against negative emotions. And when we rejoice on Purim, on this festival which is actually the festival about antisemitism, we are saying something very important. “We will not be intimidated. We will not be traumatised. We will not be defined by our enemies. We will live with the threats and even laugh at them because what we can laugh at, we cannot be held captive by.” And that therefore is really what the joy of Purim is about. It's about surviving, and beyond that, thriving, even as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death. It's a way of saying, "I will eat and I will drink and I will celebrate and I will not let dark clouds enter my mind or my heart." So therefore, Purim holds a real message for our time, when we have seen antisemitism return. We must never let ourselves be intimidated. And the Jewish way to avoid this is to be marbim b’simcha, to increase our joy. Because the people that can know the full darkness of history and yet rejoice, is a people whose spirit no power on earth can ever break. So let me wish you a Purim Sameach, a Purim full of joy.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Pekudei available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-dimensions-of-sin/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra/the-dimensions-of-sin/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Pekudei available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pekudei/on-jewish-character/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/pekudei/on-jewish-character/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayakhel available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/gods-shadow/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/gods-shadow/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Ki Tissa available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Tetzaveh available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tetzaveh/leadership-means-making-space/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tetzaveh/leadership-means-making-space/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Terumah available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/building-builders/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/terumah/building-builders/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Mishpatim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/gods-nudge/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mishpatim/gods-nudge/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Yitro available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/deed-and-creed/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/yitro/deed-and-creed/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Beshallach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/the-power-of-ruach/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/beshallach/the-power-of-ruach/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Bo available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-march-of-folly/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bo/the-march-of-folly/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vaera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/the-birth-of-history/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaera/the-birth-of-history/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayechi available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…i/grandparents/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…i/grandparents/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayechi available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/grandparents/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayechi/grandparents/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayigash available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ibling-rivalry/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ibling-rivalry/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Mikketz available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/sibling-rivalry/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mikketz/sibling-rivalry/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayeshev available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/speech-therapy/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayeshev/speech-therapy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayishlach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/collective-responsibility/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayishlach/collective-responsibility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayetse available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/the-character-of-jacob/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayetse/the-character-of-yaakov/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…g-of-isaac-new/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Vayera available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/binding-of-isaac-new/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayera/binding-of-isaac-new/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Lech Lecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/on-being-a-jewish-parent/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/on-being-a-jewish-parent/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Noach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/a-tale-of-four-cities/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/noach/a-tale-of-four-cities/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find both the video and the full written article on Bereishit available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/creation-and-israel/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/creation-and-israel/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

This fascinating shiur from Rabbi Sacks explores the important link between Kohelet and Succot. With remarkable insights for the Jewish People as to what it is about the book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) that makes it such a relevant text for today's society. First delivered in London in 2016, to mark the launch of the Koren Sacks Succot Machzor, watch the full video here: https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/lessons-of-kohelet/

Rabbi Sacks delivered this shiur in 2017 to discuss Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, ahead of launching his Ceremony & Celebration book. To accompany your listening, please download the mekorot (source sheet) here: https://media.rabbisacks.org/20210706223920/RH-5778-source-sheet.pdf

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks had a tradition, to deliver a pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur every year at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS). The Ellul shiur(lecture) featured here, was his 12th and final as Chief Rabbi. It was delivered and recorded in September 2012. He titled it 'The Meaning of Kol Nidre'. To watch the video, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/meaning-of-kol-nidre/

Rabbi Sacks had a tradition, to deliver a pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur every year at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS). The Ellul shiur(lecture) featured here, was his 11th as Chief Rabbi. It was delivered and recorded in September 2011. Mekorot (sources) are embedded within the video and can be seen on screen if you watch - rather than listen - to the video. To watch the video, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/chief-rabbis-annual-elul-lecture-at-lsjs/

A Short Thought for Ellul: Averting The Decree (originally recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014)

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Tavo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/we-are-what-we-remember/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tavo/we-are-what-we-remember/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shoftim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

On Friday November 13, NPR presenters sat down with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to talk about his new book, Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence. "We had no idea how timely it would become; just hours later, terrorists from the self-proclaimed Islamic State unleashed a series of mass shootings and suicide bombings on multiple sites in Paris. The former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain helps us understand what draws people to religious violence and how it can be stopped."

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Re'eh available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…p-power-of-joy/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…p-power-of-joy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Eikev available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-spirituality-of-listening/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/eikev/the-spirituality-of-listening/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Va'etchanan available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/power-of-why/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaetchanan/the-power-of-why/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Devarim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/to-120-growing-old-staying-young/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/devarim/to-120-growing-old-staying-young/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Matot-Masei available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/matot/complexity-human-rights/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/matot/complexity-human-rights/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Pinchas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/moshes-disappointment/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/pinchas/moshes-disappointment/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Balak available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/what-makes-god-laugh/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/balak/what-makes-god-laugh/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Chukat available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/healing-trauma-loss/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chukat/healing-trauma-loss/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Korach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/hierarchy-politics-never-ending-story/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/korach/hierarchy-politics-never-ending-story/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shelach Lecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shelach-lecha/two-kinds-of-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shelach-lecha/two-kinds-of-fear/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/from-despair-to-hope/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behaalotecha/from-despair-to-hope/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Naso available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the-blessing-of-love/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/the-blessing-of-love/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find a full written article on Bamidbar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/the-sound-of-silence/ or this week's audio is available to read on https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/the-ever-repeated-story/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bamidbar/the-sound-of-silence/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2017. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Behar-Bechukotai available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/family-feeling/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/family-feeling/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Emor available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/holy-times/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/holy-times/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-courage-to-admit-mistakes/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/acharei-mot/the-courage-to-admit-mistakes/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

On 25th April 2012 (Yom Ha'atzmaut 5772) Rabbi Sacks gave an inspirational address at the Bnei Akiva UK service at Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens, as we celebrated 64 of the State of Israel. Find the full video of this talk here: https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/power-of-possibility-yom-haatzmaut-5772/ For more on Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut, in celebration of 75 years, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/israel-75/

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring themes of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. This audio was originally recorded in 2019 (5779) You can find the full written article, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/metzora/the-power-of-speech/. The selected Spirituality essay for this week's portion does not have an associated audio, but you can read the essay here: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/the-plague-of-evil-speech/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tazria/the-plague-of-evil-speech/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shemini available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/the-dangers-of-enthusiasm/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemini/the-dangers-of-enthusiasm/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Listen to a pre-Pesach shiur by Rabbi Sacks with fresh insights into the concept of freedom. To download the accompanying source sheet, please click here: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/A-new-concept-of-freedom.pdf. This shiur was delivered at University College London on 20th March 2018, as organised by London J-Soc.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Tzav available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/understanding-sacrifice/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tzav/understanding-sacrifice/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayikra available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-pursuit-of-meaning/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra/the-pursuit-of-meaning/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayakhel-Pekudei available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-social-animal/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/the-social-animal/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Tissa available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/the-closeness-of-god/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/the-closeness-of-god/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Tetzaveh available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Yitro available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…efore-we-think/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…efore-we-think/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Mishpatim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Yitro available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/to-thank-before-we-think/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/yitro/to-thank-before-we-think/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Beshallach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/renewable-energy/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/beshallach/renewable-energy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-spiritual-child/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bo/the-spiritual-child/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Va'era available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayechi available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/on-not-predicting-the-future/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayechi/on-not-predicting-the-future/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Mikketz available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ithout-despair/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…ithout-despair/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Mikketz available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/to-wait-without-despair/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mikketz/to-wait-without-despair/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day on 13th December 2012, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares his thoughts on the festival of Hanukah, and the power of faith among minority groups.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayeshev available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conver…eling-the-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/how-to-change-the-world/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayishlach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/feeling-the-fear/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayishlach/feeling-the-fear/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Toldot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/a-fathers-love/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/toldot/a-fathers-love/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Chayei Sarah available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayera available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/to-bless-the-space-between-us/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayera/to-bless-the-space-between-us/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bereishit available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Noach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/the-courage-to-live-with-uncertainty/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/noach/the-courage-to-live-with-uncertainty/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bereishit available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

"Our very existence depends on a delicate balance between too much and too little." A recording of the Succot broadcast by Rabbi Sacks on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day Programme, 28th September 2012. Find the transcript on our webpage: https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/our-very-existence-depends-on-a-delicate-balance-between-too-much-and-too-little/

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ha'azinu available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/the-arc-of-the-moral-universe/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Vayelech available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/torah-as-song/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Nitzavim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-judaism/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Tavo available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/the-pursuit-of-joy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

A June 2012 broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day programme in which, in honour of the diamond jubilee, Rabbi Sacks spoke of the Queen's leadership.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Ki Teitse available to read, listen to, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/to-the-third-and-fourth-generations/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shoftim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/environmental-responsibility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Re'eh available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/the-second-tithe-and-strong-societies/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article, and translations, on Eikev available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-power-of-gratitude/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Va'etchanan available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/the-right-and-the-good/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Devarim available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/why-are-there-so-many-jewish-lawyers/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Masei available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/masei/retribution-and-revenge/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Pinchas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/elijah-and-the-still-small-voice/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Chukat and Balak were a double parsha back in 2015 when Rabbi Sacks originally wrote the Ethics series and recorded the audio for Chukat. There is no recording available for Balak from the Ethics C&C series, so the Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust has selected this piece, originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, to share with you this week. You can find the full written article on Balak, "Not Reckoned Among the Nations" available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ To read the Balak article later added by Rabbi Sacks to this series for the Ethics book, please visit https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/the-curse-of-loneliness/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. Covenant & Conversation is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Chukat available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/anger-management/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Korach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/when-truth-is-sacrificed-to-power/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shelach Lecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shelach-lecha/assembling-reminders/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/from-pain-to-humility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Naso available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/sages-and-saints/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bamidbar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: RabbiSacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/law-as-love/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Bechukotai available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-politics-of-responsibility/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Behar available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/the-economics-of-liberty/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Emor available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/sanctifying-the-name/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Kedoshim available to read, print, download translations, and share, by visiting: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/kedoshim/from-priest-to-people/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. Parshat Kedoshim is the parsha being read in Israel this week. For those outside of Israel, this week's parsha is Acharei Mot, and our weekly piece from Rabbi Sacks is entitled The Scapegoat (https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-scapegoat/)

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Acharei Mot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/the-scapegoat/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Metzora available to read, print, download translations, and share, by visiting: /covenant-conversation/metzora/the-power-of-shame/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shemini available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/the-circumcision-of-desire/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shemini available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/fire-holy-and-unholy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examines the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Tzav available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/violence-and-the-sacred/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examine the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Thought for the Day - 8th September 2010

Here is a recording of a shiur Rabbi Sacks gave at the Yeshiva High School for Boys on 19th March 2014.

The following shiur and Q&A with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks were recorded at Yeshiva University on 16th March 2016.

The following shiur was recorded at Yeshiva University on 26th March 2017.

This shiur was recorded at the Bnei Akiva School in Toronto on 16th March 2016.

This shiur was originally delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 2nd February 2014.

Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks as part of Yeshiva University's Kollel Yom Rishon on 14th September 2014.

Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks at the Bet Knesset Feigenson in Beit Shemesh, Israel on 10th November 2013.

This is a recording of a shiur at Eretz HaTzvi by the Chief Rabbi Sacks on Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge including short Q&A. It was recorded on 10th March 2011.

This recording is of the opening session of the Yom Iyun marking the centennial of Yeshiva University's High School for Boys on 18th December 2016 and featured Rabbi Sacks, YU President Richard Joel, Rabbi Dr Ari Berman, and Rabbi Josh Kahn.

Originally delivered at Yeshiva University on 17th April 2016.

The following shiur was delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.

Rabbi Sacks delivered the Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture on 1st December 2012 at Yeshiva University.

The following shiur was delivered at Yeshiva University on 28th January 2014.

Delivered to Mechina students at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University on 6th February 2014.

Originally recorded at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.

Originally recorded on 21st March 2010 at Kollel Yom Rishon at Yeshiva University.

"Leadership and Passionate Jewish Living" A Sicha with High School Juniors in New York on 17th March 2010.

The following speech on 'The Synthesis of Torah and Chochma' was delivered on accepting the Lamm Prize from Yeshiva University on 16th March 2010.

Originally recorded on 21st May 2009 at Yeshiva University, this is a shiur by Rabbi Sacks on the halachic and philosophical dimensions of Jewish prayer.

Organized by the S. Daniel Abraham Israel program, given in conjunction with the OU Biennial convention in Jerusalem.

Recorded on 14th October 2007. Introductory Plenary Address given by Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks at the MES Conference entitled Partners in Creation: Fertility, Modern Medicine and Jewish Law with introductions by Dr. Edward Burns.

Recorded on 3rd June 1993

Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Philosophy at McGill University, Charles Taylor and Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Jonathan Sacks discuss The Future of Religion in a Secular Age. This conversation was recorded on 3rd November 2011.

As we approach the first anniversary of Rabbi Sacks’ passing, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust held the Inaugural Sacks Conversation featuring The Rt Hon Tony Blair and Matthew d’Ancona who discussed the continuing impact of Rabbi Sacks’ teachings and ideas on public policy and society today. The event was held at Spencer House in London on Monday 11th October 2021. A transcript of Mr Blair's remarks together with a full video recording of the event can be found here -> https://rabbisacks.org/the-sacks-conversation/.

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 essays from the website for free. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

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 from the website for free. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

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 from the website for free. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

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 www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

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/

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 for the world.

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 and for the world.

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 for the world.

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/.

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 released 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 Commonwealth, who returns to the show to talk about his latest book, Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times. Listen for Rabbi Sacks' advice for how we can build a more moral society, plus why he thinks the themes of the High Holidays have never been more relevant, and his take on the Queen's corgis." To listen to the Unorthodox episode in full, please click here: https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/episode-241-rabbi-lord-jonathan-sacks-holly-huffnagle-anti-semitism. To purchase a copy of 'Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times' please click here: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/jonathan-sacks/morality/9781541675315/.

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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 accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/balak-5780/

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 accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/chukat-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 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 accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/korach-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 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 an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/shelach-lecha-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 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 made me see the book with new eyes and realise what a contemporary text it is though it tells of events more than 3000 years ago. It begins with a couple and their two sons forced to leave home because of famine. They go to a foreign country where their two sons marry local women. Then tragedy strikes. All three men die. The woman, whose name is Naomi, is left a childless widow, the most vulnerable of all positions in the ancient world because there was no one to look after you. She goes back home but is so changed that her former neighbours hardly recognise her. Can this be Naomi? They ask. Don’t call me Naomi, she replies – the word means pleasant. Call me Mara, bitter. That is how the book begins: with bereavement, isolation and depression. Yet it ends in joy. Naomi now has a grandson. Her daughter-in-law Ruth and relative Boaz have married and had a child. This is no mere child. In the last line of the book, we discover that he is the grandfather of David, Israel’s greatest king and author of much of the book of Psalms. What transforms Naomi’s life from bitterness to happiness is described by the Hebrew word chessed. When, in the early 1530s, William Tyndale was translating the Bible into English for the first time, he realised that there was no English equivalent for chessed, so he invented one, the word lovingkindness. Two people’s lovingkindness, Ruth and Boaz, rescued Naomi from depression and gave her back her joy. That is the power of chessed, love as deed. One of the enduring memories of the coronavirus period will be the extraordinary acts of kindness it evoked, from friends, neighbours, and strangers, those who helped us, kept in touch with us, or simply smiled at us. When fate was cruel to us, we were kind to one another. Human goodness emerged when we needed it most. And Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us that some need it more than most. Kindness redeems fate from tragedy and the wonderful thing is that it doesn’t matter whether we are the giver or the recipient. Lifting others, we ourselves are lifted.

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.

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? What impact does collective tragedy have on the human imagination? The philosopher Hegel said that the one thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history. But the great prophets of the Bible who experienced tragedy, like Isaiah and Jeremiah, said in effect, we must learn from history if we are to avoid repeating it. We have to use the pain we’ve been through to sensitise ourselves to the pain of others, the poor, the weak and the vulnerable – the widow, the orphan and the stranger. Collective suffering can move us from I to We, from the pursuit of self-interest to care for the common good. Which will it be for us? It’s worth looking at the last two great tragedies in Western history, World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, and World War II. After 1918, nothing much changed. It was an age of individualism and inequality, of the Roaring Twenties and the great Gatsby, wild dances and even wilder parties, as if people were trying to forget and put the past behind them. It was fun, but it led to the great strike of 1926 and the great crash of 1929, the recession of the 1930s and the rise in mainland Europe of nationalism and fascism. And a mere 21 years after the war to end all wars, the world was at war again. On that occasion, Hegel was right. People learned nothing from history. The reaction to World War II was quite different. There was the 1944 education act that extended secondary education to everyone. There was the National Health Service and the birth of the welfare state. America produced the Marshall plan that helped a ravaged Europe to rebuild itself. The result was 75 years of peace. People knew they had to build something more inclusive. When war or disease affects all of us, you learn to care for all of us. I hope that’s what happens now, that we build a fairer society, where human values count as much as economic ones. We’ve been through too much simply to go back to where we were. We have to rescue some blessing from the curse, some hope from the pain.

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 Foundation.

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 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 rabbisacks.org/acharei-mot-kedoshim-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 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.

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!)

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.

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 with you, in addition to this week’s Covenant & Conversation. Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy and meaningful Shabbat. Shabbat shalom, Rabbi Sacks

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.

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.

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/ 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.

Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Vayechi 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayechi-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 Vayigash 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayigash-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 Mikketz 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/mikketz-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 Vayeshev 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayeshev-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 Vayishlach 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from http://rabbisacks.org/vayishlach-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 Vayetse 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from http://rabbisacks.org/laban-the-aramean-vayetse-5780/ Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.

This is a recording of 'Thought for the Day', broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 28th November 2019. To read a transcript, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org.

Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Toldot 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/isaac-and-eisav-toldot-5780/ Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.

This is a recording of the 'Thought for the Day' broadcast delivered by Rabbi Sacks this morning on BBC Radio 4. A link to the transcript, including a link to the survey he mentions, can be found here: https://bit.ly/2O6VMGZ.

Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/to-have-a-why-chayei-sarah-5780/ Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.

on 31st October 2019, Rabbi Sacks spoke at an evening of celebration to mark the competition of the Noé Edition of the Koren Talmud Bavli which includes commentary by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. Rabbi Sacks’ shiur was entitled “Is Our Most Famous Prayer a Prayer? The Counterpoint of Speaking and Listening in Avodat Hashem”. Listen to a recording of the 30-minute shiur and download the accompanying mekorot (source) booklet here: https://bit.ly/2rjuwwc. If you prefer to watch a video recording of the shiur, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/kfrwui9_flE.

Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on the Torah portion of Vayera 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vayera-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 Lech Lecha 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/a-palace-in-flames-lech-lecha-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 Noach 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/noach-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 Bereishit 5780. You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from http://rabbisacks.org/bereishit-5780/. Covenant & Conversation is kindly sponsored by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation.

Covenant & Conversation is the name of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' weekly commentary on the parsha. As he writes in the introduction to the 5780 series: "We don’t merely read the Torah. We bring to it our time, our lives, our most attentive listening, and our deepest existential commitments. My own beliefs have been formed in that ongoing conversation with the biblical text that is part of the Jewish mind and the Jewish week. Which is why, to emphasise this personal engagement, I’ve decided to call this year’s series of Covenant & Conversation, ‘I Believe,’ as a way of saying, this is how I have come to see the world, having listened as attentively as I can to the Torah and its message for me-here-now." You can download a copy of the written text at www.RabbiSacks.org. You can also download an accompanying Family Edition that aims at making the ideas in the weekly essay accessible for older children and teenagers through guided discussion points and ideas.

"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/haazinu-5780/ Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CandC-Family-Haazinu-FINAL.pdf

"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/vayelech-5780/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-vayelech-5780/

"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/nitzavim-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CandC-Family-Nitzavim-FINAL.pdf

Here is Rabbi Sacks’ Thought for the Day broadcast on BBC Radio 4, delivered as part of John Humphrey’s final programme after 32 years as one of the presenters. To read a transcript, please click here:http://rabbisacks.org/honest-doubt-can-be-more-powerful-than-dishonest-faith-thought-for-the-day/

"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/ki-tavo-5779-nation-storytellers/ Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CandC-Family-Ki-Tavo-FINAL.pdf

"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/animal-welfare-ki-teitse-5779 Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CandC-Family-Ki-Teitse-FINAL.pdf

"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-ecological-imperative-shoftim-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-shoftim-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/collective-joy-reeh-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Reeh-FINAL.pdf

"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-politics-of-memory-eikev-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Eikev-FINAL.pdf

"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/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-small-vaetchanan-5779/ Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Vaetchanan-FINAL.pdf

"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-devarim-5779/ Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CandC-Family-Devarim-FINAL.pdf

"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/priorities-matot-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CandC-Family-Matot-Masei-FINAL-1.pdf

"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-religious-significance-of-israel-masei-5779/ Family edition: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CandC-Family-Masei-FINAL-1.pdf

"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-crown-all-can-wear-pinchas-5779/ Family edition: rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-pinchas-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/

"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/

"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

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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/

"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

"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

"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/

"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

"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/

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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." To read the Family Edition, with its discussion accompaniment to this week's article by Rabbi Sacks, please click here: http://rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-shemot-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." To read the Family Edition, with its discussion accompaniment to this week's article by Rabbi Sacks, please click here: http://rabbisacks.org/cc-family-edition-vayechi-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."

"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." You can download a transcript of this podcast, as well as the Family Edition, from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast, as well as the Family Edition, from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast, as well as the new Family Edition, from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast, as well as the Family Edition, from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Here is an audio recording of Rabbi Lord Sacks' Thought for the Day broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 19th October 2018. To read a transcript, please click here: http://rabbisacks.org/bigger-us-thought-day-19-october-2018/.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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. You can download a transcript of this podcast as well as the Family Edition from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5779 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working alongside the BBC Radio's Religion and Ethics Department to record a series looking at the issue of morality in the 21st century. During this fascinating journey, I had the opportunity to speak with some of the world's leading thinkers and philanthropists* as well as hugely impressive young voices representing the next generation. Together we talked about issues such as moral responsibility and who still has it; the impact of social media on young people; Artificial Intelligence and the future of humanity; the impact of individualism and multiculturalism on communities; and who young people see as their moral role models. The five programmes will be broadcast during the week beginning Monday 3rd September on BBC Radio 4 between 09:00 and 09:45 (UK time). I hope you will be able to tune in! You will be able to listen to this series on BBC Radio 4 via the BBC Radio app. The app is available worldwide and can be downloaded on both the iOS and Android platforms. In addition to the five programmes, there is an accompanying podcast which includes my extended conversations with the various participants. To listen to the episodes please visit the BBC Radio 4 website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06jxvm9/episodes/downloads I hope you are able to hear these programmes on BBC Radio 4, via the app or as a podcast, and that you find them as interesting to listen to as I did to record! * Contributors to the series will include American philanthropist Melinda Gates; Jordan Peterson, the Canadian clinical psychologist; Noreena Hertz, English economist and broadcaster; Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist, linguist and author; Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology and author; David Brooks, author and political and cultural commentator; Michael Sandel, political philosopher; Mustafa Suleyman, British artificial intelligence entrepeneur; Nick Bostrom, philosopher; Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist; Robert Putnam, American political scientist; and Heather Templeton-Dill, president of The John Templeton Foundation.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are festivals that ask us how we have lived thus far. Have we drifted? Have we been travelling to the wrong destination? Does the way we live give us a sense of purpose, meaning and fulfilment? Judaism is the satellite navigation system of the soul, and Rosh Hashanah is the day we stop and see whether we need to change direction. Time is short. Down here on earth we only have one life to live; and unlike money, time lost can never be regained. Judaism is the world’s oldest and most elaborately refined time management system, designed to ensure that we live for the things that matter, that bring meaning and value and joy. In this recording, kindly sponsored by Carol and Rick Sopher, I have outlined some life-changing principles I have learned from our faith, offered in the hope that they may help you as you reflect on the year that has passed and the one that is to come. Together with Elaine and my team, I wish you and your families a shana tova u'metuka. May this year be a sweet and meaningful one for us all.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Office of Rabbi Sacks Yearly Pro Unlimited plan 846 followers846 331 tracks331 Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

We must use God’s gifts to lessen the suffering of humankind (Thought for the Day) by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' 'Thought for the Day' broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 13th July 2018.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

Welcome to ‘Ten Paths to God’, a new 10-unit curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. This curriculum has been developed as a free resource that can be adapted and used by anyone involved in formal or informal Jewish education – in middle or high schools, for youth movements, on campuses, or as part of outreach organisations, synagogues and community centres. It can also be a resource for parents to learn one-on-one with their children if they wish, or even for individuals who just want to think deeper about Judaism. To access the educational material please visit www.rabbisacks.org/tenpaths.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

This is the Thought for the Day broadcast, delivered by Rabbi Sacks on 20th April 2018.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Listen to a pre-Pesach shiur by Rabbi Sacks with fresh insights into the concept of freedom. To download the accompanying source sheet, please click here: rabbisacks.org/wp-content/upload…pt-of-freedom.pdf. This shiur was delivered at University College London on 20th March 2018, as organised by London J-Soc.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Here is a recording of an address at the Kohelet Yeshiva High School in Philadelphia where Rabbi Sacks spoke about the subject of 'anti-fragile' and the seven things we need to do to strengthen ourselves and our children in today's world.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Yesterday, Rabbi Sacks took part in a Facebook Live project being run by The Jerusalem Post, in conjunction with Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, to connect Jews from around the world over Chanukah. This recording is of a talk Rabbi Sacks gave to students at the Hasmonean High School for Boys' in London, UK on 13th December 2017.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

On Sunday 22nd October, Rabbi Sacks participated in a public conversation with Rabbi Ari Lamm as part of Yeshiva University's 'World of Tomorrow' Conference, held under the direction and leadership of its new President, Rabbi Dr Ari Berman. Here is a recording of the conversation which covered a range of issues including: national versus particular identities, the meaning of community, educational opportunities in the 21st century, defining modern orthodoxy, interfaith relations and the role of Yeshiva University today.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

This is a recording of Rabbi Sacks' 'Thought for the Day', delivered on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 10th November 2017.

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Rabbi Sacks delivered the 'Thought for the Day' on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 3rd November in which he spoke about the challenged posed to society by the phenomenon of "fake news".

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

On 24th October 2017, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks received the American Enterprise Institute's Irving Kristol Award at a gala dinner in Washington DC. The Irving Kristol Award is the highest honour conferred by the American Enterprise Institute. AEI gives the award annually to an individual who has made exceptional intellectual and practical contributions to improve government policy, social welfare, or political understanding.

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org. Covenant and Conversation 5778 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org.

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org.

What is Judaism? A religion? A faith? A way of life? A set of beliefs? A collection of commands? A culture? A civilisation? It is all these, but it is emphatically something more. It is a way of thinking, a constellation of ideas: a way of understanding the world and our place within it. Judaism contains life-changing ideas. Each week as part of his Covenant & Conversation series for 5778, Rabbi Sacks will explore a single life-changing idea in the Hebrew Bible. You can download a written version of his commentary from www.RabbiSacks.org.

Listen to a Sukkot shiur by Rabbi Sacks to discover what it is about the book of Kohelet that makes it such a relevant text for today's society.

To mark the launch of 'Ceremony and Celebration: An Introduction to the Holidays' (published by Maggid Books), Rabbi Sacks delivered a pre-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur shiur entitled 'Confusing Satan'. Before listening, please download the accompanying source sheet here: http://rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RH-5778-source-sheet.pdf.

This track is the audio versions for a series of ten videos Rabbi Sacks produced called 'Understanding Prayer: Heart, Mind and Soul'. These videos - and transcripts - can be viewed at www.RabbiSacks.org/Prayer. Jews around the world are approaching the High Holy Days of the Jewish year - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It is the spiritual high moment of the Judaism and a time when we focus intensely on our prayers and how we want to live our lives, where we have succeeded and where we might have failed. As Jews prepare for the new Jewish year, join Rabbi Sacks in a series of ten short videos to learn what prayer really is and how it can change your life.

Vayelech-Nitzavim. Rabbi Sacks continues the conversation from last week on the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people, and how it affects every one of us. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Ki Tavo. Rabbi Sacks speaks this week of the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people, which is formed and maintained through conversation and loyalty. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Ki Teitse. Rabbi Sacks speaks this week of the seemingly strange command against Amalek. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Shoftim. Rabbi Sacks speaks this week of how the Torah is the eternal voice on ideals for society, democracy, politics, freedom and human dignity. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

This week we read the parsha of Re'eh, where Rabbi Sacks will discuss how Jewish law (Halakhah)sets clear guidelines for mourners, allowing us to honour both the dead and the living, sustaining the delicate balance between grief and consolation, the loss of life that gives us pain, and the re-affirmation of life that gives us hope. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Rabbi Sacks was recently asked some questions on the subject of leadership by a student on the Executive Education Programme at the Harvard Business School. The questions focussed on his own leadership journey and the lessons he has learnt along the way. The video, originally intended just to help the student with her assignment, ended up being shown to her entire course (with our permission!). So we thought we would share the audio of it with you here. In this recording, Rabbi Sacks offers answers to the following questions: - What was the defining moment in your leadership journey? - What are your values, principles and boundaries? - How did you discover your strengths and passions? - How do you build an integrated life? - How do you build a team? - What difference have you sought to make in the world? - What have you learnt about leadership?

Eikev. What is the real challenge of maintaining a free society? Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Eikev, to emphasise the key ways that religion strengthens a sustainable society. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Va'etchanan. Rabbi Sacks enters into the ages old debate on whether the first of the ten commandments is truly the first of the 613 mitzvot, and by breaking down this question, he examines how we view the essence of commandments. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Devarim. Rabbi Sacks raises and answers three fundamental questions about the book of Devarim. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

On Thursday 13th July, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote lecture on the concept of what he called 'Cultural Climate Change' and what religion has to offer in an increasingly secularised West. The lecture was hosted by The Chautauqua Institution, an arts and cultural lifelong learning community on the shores of Lake Chautauqua in Western New York.

It's a fateful moment in history. We've seen divisive elections, divided societies and the growth of extremism -- all fueled by anxiety and uncertainty. "Is there something we can do, each of us, to be able to face the future without fear?" asks Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. In this electrifying talk at TED2017, the spiritual leader gives us three specific ways we can move from the politics of "me" to the politics of "all of us, together."

Mattot-Masei. Jewish prophets were the world’s first social critics and their message continues through the centuries. Rabbi Sacks takes a look this week at prophetic truths, and what we must learn from them today. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Pinchas. When Moses asks for God to appoint a successor to lead the people, God gives him precise instructions for a three-step process. What is the significance of these detailed instructions? What does it tell us about the nature of leadership in Judaism? Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Balak. "How and why are Jews different. The biblical answer is surprising and profound..." Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Chukat. The Jewish laws known as chukkim are not meant to be necessarily understood by us, but nevertheless they should be followed. In the light of recent neuroscience we can suggest that they are laws designed to bypass the prefrontal cortex, the rational brain, and create instinctive patterns of behaviour to counteract some of the darker emotional drives at work in the human mind. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Korach. "The Korach rebellion was the single most dangerous challenge to Moses’ leadership during the forty years that he led the people through the wilderness." How was this conflict resolved? Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Shelach Lecha. You can take the Jewish people out of Egypt but it's far harder to take Egypt out of the Jewish people. Rabbi Sacks explores how the people changed their mindset after being freed from slavery. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Beha'alotecha. "We identify with the heroes of the Bible because, despite their greatness, they never cease to be human, nor do they aspire to be anything else. Hence the phenomenon of which the sedra of Beha’alotecha provides a shattering example: the vulnerability of some of the greatest religious leaders of all time, to depression and despair." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha, to learn from biblical leaders like Moshe, who continued on to greatness even after reaching their lowest points. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Naso. "Naso is a series of practical lessons in how to ensure, as far as possible, that everyone feels recognised and respected, and that suspicion is defused and dissolved." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Naso, to explore the Torah's emphasis on the pursuit of peace. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Bamidbar. "Here in the Torah is the way to create a freedom that honours order, and a social order that honours human freedom. There is no other way." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Bamidbar, to explore the repeated themes of the Torah, and what we can learn from them. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Behar & Bechukotai. "Minority rights are the best test of a free and just society." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's double parsha, to look at the Torah's perspective on the treatment of minorities. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Emor. "Time plays an enormous part in Judaism." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Emor, to delve into the duality of Jewish Time. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Tazria-Metsorah. If it is a sin to talk negatively about others, is it a mitzvah to talk positively? Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's double parsha of Tazria-Metsorah, to delve into the idea of "Lashon Tov". Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Shemini. "What is the significance of the “eighth day,” the phrase that gives our sedra its name? To understand the profound symbolism of the number eight, we have to go back to creation itself." Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Shemini, to explains why... Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

This is the ninth 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/

This is the eighth 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/

Tzav. "The world’s greatest civilisations have all, in time, become extinct while Judaism has always survived." How? Rabbi Sacks takes a look at this week's parsha of Tzav, to explains why... Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

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/

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/

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/

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/

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.

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

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/.

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.

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/.

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.

Tetzavah. Honour is given to those who honour others. Rabbi Sacks explores the positive rolemodels of brothers Moses and Aharon. Covenant and Conversation 5777 is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l.

Terumah. Why did we build a 'home" for a God who is Omnipresent? And why does the Torah write about the measurements and process with such meticulous detail? Rabbi Sacks explores the connection between the home that God built for people, and the home that the Jewish People built for God. 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.

Mishpatim. This week Rabbi Sacks examines how sometimes the laws of the Torah are a gentle nudge to encourage us as a society to think and behave in a more moral way. 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.

Yitro. This week Rabbi Sacks explores Yitro's advice to Moshe to delegate his duties. 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.

Beshalach. This week Rabbi Sacks examines the story of the splitting of the Red Sea, and the different ways of reading this as a miracle and as an historical fact. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Sunday 13th November 2016, Rabbi Sacks delivered the opening plenary keynote address at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual General Assembly in Washington DC. His speech focused on the concept of a Jewish journey, what it has meant throughout history and why it remains so important today with everything else going on in the world. The introductory remarks in this video are from Cynthia and David Shapira, the co-chairs of the 2016 JFNA GA.

Vayera. There is a mystery at the heart of Jewish existence, engraved into the first syllables of our recorded time. 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.

Lech Lecha. Truly Abraham became the father of many nations. But who and what was Abraham? Why was he chosen for this exemplary role? 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.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' Thought for the Day about the importance of a Digital Detox delivered on 4th November on BBC Radio 4.

Noach. The parsha begins and ends with two great events, the Flood on the one hand, Babel and its tower on the other. On the face of it they have nothing in common... Covenant and Conversation 5776 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.

There is a deep question at the heart of Jewish faith, and it is very rarely asked. As the Torah opens we see God creating the universe day by day, bringing order out of chaos, life out of inanimate matter, flora and fauna in all their wondrous diversity. At each stage God sees what He has made and declares it good. What then went wrong? How did evil enter the picture, setting in motion the drama of which the Torah – in a sense, the whole of history – is a record?

Yesterday afternoon, Rabbi Sacks participated in a House of Lords debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The primary focus of his comments was around the legacy of Shimon Peres שמעון פרס but given the UNESCO vote had just taken place questioning the Jewish status of the Temple Mount, Rabbi Sacks also reacted to this calling it an "outrage [that] will achieve nothing but further damage trust and set back the prospects for peace." To read a transcript of the speech, please visit our website here: http://www.rabbisacks.org/house-lords-debate-middle-east/

On 26th September 2016, Rabbi Sacks delivered a shiur to officially launch the Koren Sacks Sukkot Mahzor (The Gross Family Edition). The video was recorded in Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue in London and the event was jointly sponsored by the United Synagogue and Koren Publishers Jerusalem. The sources used have been incorporated into the video which is on our website here:http://www.rabbisacks.org/lessons-kohelet/

Nitzavim. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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.

Ki Tavo. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Ki Teitse. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Shoftim. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Re'eh. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Eikev. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Va'etchanan. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Matot-Masei. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Pinchas. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Balak. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Chukat. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Korach. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On 15 June 2016 at a ceremony in Washington DC, Rabbi Sacks was awarded one of The Bradley Prizes by The Bradley Foundation. The Bradley Prizes are awarded each year to four individuals in recognition of their work. Together with Rabbi Sacks the other 2016 recipients were: social scientist and author Charles Murray; historian and author Andrew Roberts; and humanitarian and actor Gary Sinise. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is devoted to strengthening American democratic capitalism and the institutions, principles, and values that sustain and nurture it. This audio includes an introduction by George Will, one of America's leading political commentators, followed by a video including comments from Tony Blair, former US Senator Joe Lieberman, and Professor Akbar Ahmed of American University. The prize itself was presented by Michael W. Grebe, President & CEO of The Bradley Foundation, after which Rabbi Sacks delivered his acceptance speech. You can read a transcript of Rabbi Sacks' remarks here: https://bradleyprizes.com/the-…/rabbi-lord-jonathan-sacks-2/

Shelach Lecha. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Beha'alotecha. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Naso. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

To launch the new Koren-Sacks Shavuot machzor, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote shiur in London on 7 June 2016 to a packed room in Finchley United Synagogue. Co-hosted by Koren Publishers and the London School of Jewish Studies, Rabbi Sacks talked about the similarities between Ruth and Tamar, and what we can learn from their experiences about our identity as a Jewish people.

On Thursday 26th May 2016, Rabbi Sacks was awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize at a wonderful ceremony in London. Listen to the presentation being made by Heather Templeton Dill, Lord Griffiths and Pina Templeton followed by Rabbi Sacks' keynote address on the dangers to the West of outsourcing morality. To watch the ceremony in full, including beautiful musical performances from the Shabbaton Choir, please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtsiLVsAkyg.

The following Thought for the Day was broadcast on BBC Radio on 27th May 2016.

Behar. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Emor. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Kedoshim. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Acharei Mot. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On Wednesday 13th April, Rabbi Sacks took part in a public conversation with David Miliband, CEO and President of the International Rescue Committee and former British Foreign Secretary. Their discussion was entitled “Healing a Fractured World: Instability, Refugees and our Responsibility” and was moderated by Rebecca Blumenstein, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Wall Street Journal. It was hosted by New York University’s Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life and was part of the Selma Ruben Distinguished lecture series.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' pre Pesach shiur, delivered at Yeshiva University, entitled "Judaism Unique Concept of Freedom". Accompanying mekorot (source) sheet available here: http://www.yutorah.org/download.cfm?materialID=525414

On 22nd March 2016, Rabbi Sacks was in conversation with Cliff Chanin, Vice-President for Education and Public Programs at the 9/11 Memorial Museum about the complex connection between religion and violence, the influence of extremism on young adults, and the potential of faith to promote peace.

Metsorah. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Tazria. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Shemini. Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

The world, it seems, might be better off without religion. Witness the horrific violence of the Islamic State, or look across the ages and see crusades, inquisitions, and a European world awash in violence, all done in the name of religion. But what if, as Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks argues, religion is not the problem? What if the very potent idea of "religion" is often hijacked and abused by those who wield it with violence? Religion belongs here. This event by Cardus was recorded on 15th March 2016 at The Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, Canada. Rabbi Sacks was in conversation with Convivium Editor and National Post Columnist Father Raymond de Souza.

Tzav. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Vayikra. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Pekudei. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Vayakhel. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' Thought for the Day contribution on BBC Radio 4.

Ki Tissa. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' Thought for the Day, delivered on 19th February 2016 on BBC Radio 4.

In the Hebrew Bible, when God reveals himself, he does so primarily in terms of law. Why is this so? What impact did it have on the nature of Jewish spirituality? And does this have a bearing on the current phenomenon of violence in the name of religion? The Hildesheimer Lecture Series - which takes place in Germany - offers insights and perspectives on Jewish Law, Halacha, with a particular focus on the relationship and co-existence of Halacha with other legal frameworks and systems. The objective of this lecture series is to facilitate the dialogue and discourse necessary to promote tolerance and understanding. A broad range of social scientists, those in public policy and religious leaders, and activists have attended the Hildesheimer Lecture Series. The lecture is a cooperation between the Rabbinerseminar zu Berlin and the Berliner Studien zum Jüdischen Recht (Humboldt-Universität).

Tetzaveh. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Terumah. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Mishpatim. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Yitro. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Beshallach. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Bo. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Vaera. The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On 22 November 2015, Rabbi Sacks was interviewed by Fareed Zakaria on CNN's flagship international relations programme GPS. They spoke about the rise of Islamic extremism and his new book 'Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence', which Fareed Zakaria noted was "terrific" and "an important book that I urge you to read and buy."

The Covenant and Conversation 5776 series 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On 23rd November 2015, Rabbi Sacks delivered the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4.

In his new book, "Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence," Rabbi Jonathan Sacks examines the recent phenomenon of violent extremism by exploring the origins of violence and its relationship to religion. Rabbi Sacks challenges the assertion that religion is an intrinsic source of violence and describes how theology can be central to combating religious violence and extremism. Through analysis of biblical texts tied to the three Abrahamic faiths, Rabbi Sacks illustrates how religiously-inspired violence stems from a critical misreading of these texts. On November 12, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted a discussion addressing Rabbi Sacks’ book and other important issues related to the roots of religious violence. This event is part of the long-running Governing Ideas book series, which is hosted by William A. Galston.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, discusses root causes of religious violence and the transformative power of interfaith understanding for resolving conflict. This conversation, based around Rabbi Sacks' new book 'Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence', took place with Walter Russell Mead at The Council on Foreign Relations in New York on 14th October 2015.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On 8th October 2015, NPR's Robert Siegel talked with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks about his new book, Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5776 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' keynote Ellul shiur - "The Two Voices: A New Perspective on the Meaning of Teshuvah". Download the accompanying mekorot sheet here: http://www.rabbisacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Source-sheets-for-The-Two-Voices.pdf. Watch a video of the shiur here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8036H-Jfdg.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics 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 Twitter @RabbiSacks.

On 23rd July, Rabbi Sacks was on LBC being interviewed about religious extremism and his bestselling book 'Not in God's Name'. Reposted with kind permission of LBC.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Earlier today, Rabbi Sacks spoke at the Unity Conference in Jerusalem, a joint initiative between the families of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel, the three teens kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in the summer of 2014, together with the Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat and Gesher. - See more at: http://unityprize.org/en/prize/about#sthash.st6QRFIW.dpuf

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks and on Facebook /RabbiSacks.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

This Thought for the Day was delivered on BBC Radio 4 on 24th April 2015.

This Thought for the Day was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 1st May 2015.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

As part of his engagement with Yeshiva University, Rabbi Sacks held a public conversation with former Senator Joseph Lieberman. The conversation, moderated by Rabbi Meir Soloveichil, was entitled 'The Haggada's Politics: From 2,000 Years Ago to Today'.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' keynote address at The Jewish Center in New York. This lecture was delivered as part of his engagement with Yeshiva University.

Covenant and Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”. To join Rabbi Sacks’ mailing list, please subscribe via www.rabbisacks.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks. Rabbi Sacks' latest book 'Leviticus: The Book of Holiness' is now available to pre-order from Koren Publishers, Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).

As part of his engagement with New York University as the Ira and Ingeborg Global Distinguished Professor of Jewish Thought, Rabbi Sacks was interviewed by distinguished New York Times columnist David Brooks. The conversation - co-sponsored by NYU Alumni and NYU Bronfman Centre for Jewish Student Life - formed part of NYU’s Speaker on the Square programme. Recorded on 29th January 2015, the discussion touched on a range of topics including the role of the Jewish voice in the public square, morals and ethics in the 21st century, and the challenge facing the world from religious fundamentalism.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays examine the ethics we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

The extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people—in the face of adversity through every generation since Moses—gives power and resonance to their collective vision, and provides the key to Jewish identity and sense of purpose. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Emeritus Chief Rabbi of Britain and the Commonwealth and current professor at New York University, Yeshiva University and King’s College London and Simon Schama, author of The Story of the Jews, dig deep into Jewish history to explore and explain the genius of Jewish survival, resilience, security, prosperity and leadership. The conversation was moderated by US television journalist, David Gregory. This event took place in New York as part of 92nd St Y’s ‘7 Days of Genius’ festival on Monday 16th February 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks. This piece was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014.

Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' series of commentary essays the weekly Torah portion. This year's series has the theme of Ethics running though it. Rabbi Sacks examined and shared the ethical ideas we can learn from each parsha of the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

The following 'Thought for the Day' was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 10th December 2014. Transcript below. In the past few days both the education secretary Nicky Morgan, and shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt have spoken about how important it is for schools to build character in their pupils: things like determination, resilience, respect, kindness and integrity, things that used to be called virtues. And that makes a whole lot of sense to me. Children at school are being tested on facts more than ever, and we’re in danger of becoming obsessed with SATs, exam results, and league tables. Yet if there’s one thing we all learn on leaving school, it’s that life isn’t an end of year exam. What matters in the long run is your ability to persist, learn from your mistakes, act so as to earn the trust of others, to be able to listen, and praise and admire the work of others, to be loyal, and honest and do what you say you’re going to do, and just keep going. More than once I’ve been sustained by Winston Churchill’s great remark that success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. And that other quote, author unknown, that education is what’s left when you’ve forgotten everything you learned at school. What’s left, of course, is character, habits of the heart. It’s a profound biblical insight. In the only verse in the Bible to explain why Abraham became the father of faith, it says God chose him “so that he would direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just.” It was his ability to shape the character of his children. And the great Greek philosophers, Aristotle especially, came to the same conclusion, that ethics is an education in virtue. At times like ours, when the world is changing almost faster than we can bear, and yesterday’s knowledge is made obsolete by today’s, we can’t give our children a map of the future, but we can give them a compass that will allow them to navigate tomorrow, the inner compass we call character. The aptly named American educator Paul Tough, recently assembled the evidence showing that “there is no anti-poverty tool that we can provide for disadvantaged young people that will be more valuable than character strengths,” especially grit, curiosity, self control, and the willingness to keep learning and growing. What matters most in what we learn from school and home is not the knowledge we accumulate but the kind of person we become.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays study the ethics we can derive from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This year's Covenant & Conversation series of essays are studies of how we can Ethics through studying the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

On Sunday 9th November 2014, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote plenary address to the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly gathering in Washington DC. In front of over 3,000 professional and lay leaders from the Federation network, Rabbi Sacks spoke about Jewish unity and diversity, imploring the audience that “Jews don’t need to agree with each other, but they do need to care about each other.”

On Monday 17th October 2014, Rabbi Sacks attended an International Colloquium on “The Complementarity of Man and Woman” convened by The Vatican under the auspices of Pope Francis (more details at http://humanum.it/en/). Following Pope Francis who opened the colloquium and addressed the delegates, Rabbi Sacks delivered one of the keynote presentations in front of an audience of faith leaders and scholars from across religions and 23 countries around the world. In his speech, Rabbi Sacks spoke in support of the institution of marriage and “the most beautiful idea in the history of civilisation: the idea of the love that brings new life into the world.”

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays this year are studies of what we can learn about ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays this year are studies of the ethical insight we can learn from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Listen to Rabbi Sacks zt"l's commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For the written piece, and for more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

This morning Rabbi Sacks delivered the 'Thought for the Day' on BBC Radio 4's Today programme in which he spoke about the difference between shame and guilt cultures. Read a transcript here: http://www.rabbisacks.org/difference-shame-guilt-cultures-thought-day/. Follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @RabbiSacks or subscribe to his mailing list at www.rabbisacks.org.

"To be free you have to let go of hate." On Thursday 30th October 2014, Rabbi Lord Sacks spoke in a House of Lords debate on the situation in North Africa and the Middle East. A transcript of the speech can be read at http://www.rabbisacks.org/every-religion-must-wrestle-dark-angels-today-must-jews-christians-muslims-alike/. Subscribe to Rabbi Sacks' mailing list at www.rabbisacks.org or follow him on Twitter @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks delivered the 'Thought for the Day' on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 28th October 2014.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

There are many conflicts around the world at present which claim to be in the name of God, particularly (although not only), the Middle East – such as ISIS in Iraq (with the persecution of Christians and Yazidis in Mosul), the ongoing situation in Gaza (which affects all three faiths of ‘the people of the Book’), and so on. In this public lecture, Rabbi Lord Sacks, as Professor of Law, Ethics & the Bible at King’s College London and Global Distinguished Professor of Judaic Thought at New York University, reflects on how we might challenge this situation and confront this violence, and do so in the name of God.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5775 are studies of what we can learn about Ethics from the Torah. Covenant & Conversation 5775 on Ethics is kindly supported by the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation in memory of Maurice and Vivienne Wohl z”l. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

For Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5775, Rabbi Sacks has written and recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

For Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5775, Rabbi Sacks has written and recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

In September 2012, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote address and shiur entitled "The Meaning of Kol Nidre" at the London School of Jewish Studies.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

For Elul 5774, Rabbi Sacks has written and recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

For Elul 5774, Rabbi Sacks has written and recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

For Elul 5774, Rabbi Sacks has written and recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

For Elul 5774, Rabbi Sacks has recorded a series of short thoughts to help focus our minds in the run up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To read transcripts of each of these thoughts, please visit the website - www.rabbisacks.org - or follow Rabbi Sacks on Twitter @rabbisacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

On 24th July 2014, Rabbi Lord Sacks spoke in a debate in the House of Lords on the importance of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which protects freedom of religion.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

On 3rd Tammuz 5774 / 1st July 2014, we will mark the yartzeit of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, who passed away 20 years ago on the 3rd Tammuz 5754 (12th June 1994). In November 2011, Rabbi Sacks addressed the International Conference of Chabad Shluchim in New York. Talking about how the Lubavitcher Rebbe played a pivotal role in his personal story, Rabbi Sacks urged the Shluchim to "let us light a flame in the hearts of other Jews, and together let us light up the world".

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

On 20th June 2014, Rabbi Sacks delivered 'Thought for the Day' on BBC radio where he spoke about the ongoing tragic situations in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere, analysing them from an historical perspective. Identifying the current conflict as "at least in part, a revival of a long standing conflict within Islam, between Sunni and Shia strands within that great faith", Rabbi Sacks noted that "if we look back across the centuries we’ll find similar conflicts within two other great monotheisms, namely Judaism and Christianity." Rabbi Sacks concluded that: "When conflicts within a faith cost lives within that faith, religion must cease to be the pursuit of power and become again what it was meant to be: God’s call to compassion for the powerless."

On May 15th 2014, Rabbi Sacks received The Canterbury Medal, the highest honour awarded by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, America's leading religious liberty law firm. In his keynote speech upon accepting the award in New York, Rabbi Sacks delivered an impassioned a passionate defence of religious liberty, explaining why it was not just important to American society, but to the world. He called on people of all faith "to come together in the knowledge that we are free to live our deepest convictions in harmony and a spirit of mutual respect. This enriches the heritage of humankind and has made this world a little freer, allowing each of us, in our own way, to light up the public square with the candle and the flame of faith.”

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

On Monday 12th May, Rabbi Sacks delivered a keynote plenary address at the American Jewish Committee's 2014 Global Forum in Washington, DC. For the first time in its long history, Rabbi Sacks said, the Jewish people enjoy a secure and independent Jewish state as well as a free and vibrant Diaspora, but it also faces unprecedented challenges that can and must be addressed. Watch a recording of this major speech to find out what these challenges are, how they can be tackled in the 21st century, and why, most importantly, a renewed recognition that Judaism is "less oy and more joy" would strengthen Jewish determination to persevere and prevail.

Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation essays for 5774 are themed around the concept of Leadership and what lessons the Torah can teach us about it. For more articles, videos & other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.rabbisacks.org or follow @RabbiSacks.

Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth explores the importance of the family relationship in his third Reith Lecture on 'The Persistence of Faith'. In this lecture entitled 'The Family', Dr. Jonathan Sacks investigates the persistence of the religious institution of marriage in the modern secular age. He explores the values of the nuclear family as a framework for how we understand society and wonders how the new age of increased divorce, co-habitation, single parents and same sex relationships, will affect the concept of the family. He evaluates whether it is a good or bad thing for the family unit be eroded.

Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth evaluates the effects of combining religious revival with nationalism in his fifth Reith Lecture. Reviewing the topic of religious fanaticism in his lecture entitled 'Fundamentalism', he argues that when faith and national identity are united they create an explosive mix. Yet, paradoxically, he believes secularism does not provide a solution either.

Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth explores the language of religion in his fourth Reith Lecture on 'The Persistence of Faith'. In this lecture Dr. Jonathan Sacks puts forward the idea of a society which speaks both a public language of citizenship as well as a local language of community in this lecture entitled 'Paradoxes of Pluralism'. Expanding on this concept of pluralism, he asks whether it has diluted religion or created cultural space for the individual.

Dr Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, explores religious ethics in his second Reith Lecture in the series 'The Persistence of Faith'. He investigates whether today's moral dramas centre more on the free-self than the saint or the hero. In this lecture entitled 'The Demoralisation of Discourse', Dr Jonathan Sacks focuses on how modern morals are founded in faith. It is his belief that without the objective standards of religion we would have no coherent language of ethics.

Dr Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, lectures in his first Reith Lecture on the 'The Persistence of Faith'. Explaining how he believes that the moral framework provided by religion is still the best alternative to the personalised, free-market ethics which prevail today. In this lecture entitled 'The Environment of Faith', Dr Jonathan Sacks considers the state of Britain's religions. He asks; have modern cultures forgotten their faith forever?

In his sixth and final Reith Lecture, Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, explains why faith will survive. Dr. Jonathan Sacks explores in his lecture entitled 'A Community of Communities' the bond of religion. He explains that although the numbers of religious believers seems to be dwindling, religion will never totally fade away. He believes that the values it provides communities are still needed by the individual and the nation.