Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.
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When Truth is Sacrificed to Power (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-…
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Assembling Reminders (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/shela…
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From Pain to Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/behaa…
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Sages and Saints (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation)
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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 …
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Law as Love (Rabbi Sacks on Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/F…
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The Politics of Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-polit…
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The Economics of Liberty (Rabbi Sacks on Behar, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-li…
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Sanctifying the Name (Rabbi Sacks on Emor, Covenant & Conversation)
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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/…
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From Priest to People (Rabbi Sacks on Kedoshim, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-conversa…
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The Scapegoat (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-sca…
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The Power of Shame (Rabbi Sacks on Metzora, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-po…
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The Circumcision of Desire (Rabbi Sacks on Tazria, Covenant & Conversation)
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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…
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Fire: Holy and Unholy - Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation
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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-u…
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Violence and the Sacred(Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)
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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-…
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Why Do We Sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)
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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, vi…
Thought for the Day - 8th September 2010על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Pesach: The Birth of the Jewish Nation
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Here is a recording of a shiur Rabbi Sacks gave at the Yeshiva High School for Boys on 19th March 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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A Conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at The Jewish Center
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The following shiur and Q&A with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks were recorded at Yeshiva University on 16th March 2016.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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A Guide for the Perplexed at the Seder Night: How Maimonides Can Help Us Understand the Exodus
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The following shiur was recorded at Yeshiva University on 26th March 2017.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Purim Inspiration: Even You Can Change The World
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This shiur was recorded at the Bnei Akiva School in Toronto on 16th March 2016.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
This shiur was originally delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 2nd February 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Prayer: The Genius of the Sages
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Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks as part of Yeshiva University's Kollel Yom Rishon on 14th September 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Kiddush Hashem in a Complicated World
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Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks at the Bet Knesset Feigenson in Beit Shemesh, Israel on 10th November 2013.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge
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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.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Inspiring the Next Generation
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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.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Judaism's Unique Concept of Freedom
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Originally delivered at Yeshiva University on 17th April 2016.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Rabbinic Leadership in the 21st Century
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The following shiur was delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Rabbi Sacks: Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture 2012
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Rabbi Sacks delivered the Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture on 1st December 2012 at Yeshiva University.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
The following shiur was delivered at Yeshiva University on 28th January 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Delivered to Mechina students at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University on 6th February 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Originally recorded at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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A Seder Night That Changed History
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Originally recorded on 21st March 2010 at Kollel Yom Rishon at Yeshiva University.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Leadership and Passionate Jewish Living
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"Leadership and Passionate Jewish Living" A Sicha with High School Juniors in New York on 17th March 2010.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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The Synthesis of Torah and Chochma
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The following speech on 'The Synthesis of Torah and Chochma' was delivered on accepting the Lamm Prize from Yeshiva University on 16th March 2010.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Halachic & Philosophical Dimensions of Jewish Prayer
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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.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Organized by the S. Daniel Abraham Israel program, given in conjunction with the OU Biennial convention in Jerusalem.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Recorded on 3rd June 1993על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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The Future of Religion in a Secular Age | Prof. Charles Taylor and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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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.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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The Inaugural Sacks Conversation with The Rt Hon Tony Blair and Matthew D'Ancona
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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…
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Rabbi Sacks welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to Britain on behalf of the faith communities (2010)
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Staying at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, Pope Benedict joined the leaders of other religions in the Waldegrave Drawing Room. The Chief Rabbi at the time, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, addressed Benedict XVI on behalf of the faith communities of Britain. Here is a recording and transcript of the address. This was recorded on 17th September 2010.…
Covenant & Conversation is Rabbi Sacks' weekly commentary on the Torah portion. All his Covenant & Conversation pieces for 5781 are themed around the concept of Leadership and the lessons we can learn from the leaders in the Torah.“Lessons in Leadership” was originally written and recorded in 5774 (2013-2014).You can also download the full weekly e…
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Lech Lecha 5781 - The Courage not to Conform
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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…
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Noach 5781- Righteousness Is Not Leadership
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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…
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Bereishit 5781 - Taking Responsibility (Covenant & Conversation)
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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…
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C&C 5781 - Haazinu - The Arc of the Moral Universe
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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/על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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"Building the Future" (Pt 3 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
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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…
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"Rethinking Failure" (Pt 2 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
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Here is the second of three drashot (short talks) I have recorded as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This series has been generously sponsored by Lundy and Fred Reynolds.Wishing you all a shana tova u'metukah. May 5781 be a year of blessing, peace, prosperity and health for us a…
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"Faith & Insecurity" (Pt 1 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
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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…
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How to Renew a Nation (Nitzavim - Vayelech 5780)
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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/.על ידי Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks