Best The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust Podcasts (2025)

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Was Jacob Right To Take Esau's Blessing? (Rabbi Sacks on Toldot) 13:33

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Toldot was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/jacob-right-take-esaus-blessing/You ca…

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A Call from the Future (Rabbi Sacks on Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation) 9:27

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Chayei Sarah was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/You…

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Even Higher than Angels (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation) 9:26

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Vayera was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Read and download the written essay, and all translations: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayer…

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Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha) 8:37

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Lech Lecha was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/Thi…

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Righteousness is not Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation) 11:10

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Noach was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2013. Follow along here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…s-not-leadership/This week's FEATURED essay on Noach is av…

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The Art of Listening (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, Covenant & Conversation) 11:22

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Bereishit was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-art-of-listen…

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Emotional Intelligence (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation) 10:39

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Ha'azinu was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/emotional-intelligence/This week's …

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Torah as Song (Rabbi Sacks on Vayelech, Covenant & Conversation) 9:29

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Vayelech was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/torah-as-song/This week's FEATURED…

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Three Responses to Crisis: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (Sept. 2012) 8:12

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In September 2011, Rabbi Sacks delivered his Selichot address at the midnight service in Western Marble Arch Synagogue.The service included music from the Shabbaton Choir with Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld and Chazzan Jonny Turgel. This video is just the second part of the full sermon given by Rabbi Sacks.Watch this inspirational address to learn how Rabb…

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Why Judaism? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim, Covenant & Conversation) 11:27

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Nitzavim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-judaism/This week's FEATURED e…

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Be Silent and Listen (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation) 9:54

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Ki Tavo was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/be-silent-and-listen/This week's FEA…

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Against Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation) 10:33

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Ki Teitse was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/against-hate/This week's FEATURE…

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The Greatness of Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation) 9:07

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Shoftim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/This week's fe…

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Defining Reality (Re'eh, Rabbi Sacks on Covenant & Conversation) 10:46

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Re'eh was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/defining-reality/This week's featured ess…

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The Politics of Memory (Rabbi Sacks on Eikev, Covenant & Conversation) 10:01

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Parshat Eikev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019.Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-politics-of-me…

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Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Vaetchanan) 9:40

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Vaetchanan was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-sm…

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The First Follower (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation) 11:41

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Devarim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/the-first-follower/This week's featu…

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Conflict Resolution (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation) 9:45

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Matot-Masei was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/matot/conflict-resolution/This week's fe…

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Elijah and the Still, Small Voice (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation) 12:08

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Parshat Pinchas was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/elijah-and-the-still-small-v…

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Not Reckoned Among the Nations Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation) 8:46

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Parshat Balak was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019.Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/not-reckoned-among…

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Losing Miriam (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation) 10:15

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio on Parshat Chukat from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2019.Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/losing-miriam/…

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Servant Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Korach, Covenant & Conversation) 7:51

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2014.Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/servant-leadership/This week we …

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Fear of Failure (Shelach Lecha, Covenant & Conversation) 8:58

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2019.To read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation…

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What Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today - AJC & Books and Beyond 31:21

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In 2014, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks stood on the AJC Global Forum stage and delivered a powerful call to action. Over a decade later, at AJC Global Forum 2025, AJC’s Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, revisits that message in a special crossover episode between 'People of the Pod' and 'Books and Beyond' the…

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Books and Beyond: Appendix Episode 2 31:21

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What Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today In this special cross-posted conversation with AJC’s People of the Pod, Dr. Tanya White speaks with AJC’s Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman and Sacks Legacy Global Chief Executive, Joanna Benarroch to explore the enduring relevance of Rabbi …

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Loneliness and Faith (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation) 9:34

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2020.To read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation…

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Sages and Saints: Two Versions of the Moral Life (Rabbi Sacks on Naso) 10:18

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2015.To read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation…

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The Ever-Repeated Story (Rabbi Sacks on Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation) 9:58

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2017.To read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation…

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The Economics of Liberty (Rabbi Sacks on Behar-Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation) 10:30

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2015, as part of the Ethics series.To read and download the written essay, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conv…

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Holy Times (Rabbi Sacks on Parshat Emor, Covenant & Conversation) 13:08

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2016, as part of the Spirituality series.To read and download the written essay, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenan…

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Love Is Not Enough (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim) 11:00

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acha…

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Israel Undefeated (Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut 5766 speech by Rabbi Sacks) 12:16

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19 years ago Rabbi Sacks delivered this Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut address. He spoke, as was his annual tradition as Chief Rabbi, at the Bnei Akiva ceremony in May 2006, at Finchley Synagogue (Kinloss). These words, 19 years later, could almost have been freshly written for today. His message is timeless, and timely. Find more content like this o…

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The Sacrifices of Childbirth (Rabbi Sacks on Tazria-Metzora) 10:19

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazr…

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Limits (Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation) 9:34

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2020.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemi…

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Giving Thanks (Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation) 10:47

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/…

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Why do we sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation) 9:21

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayik…

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Encampments & Journeys (Rabbi Sacks on Pekudei) 9:26

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation) 13:54

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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Books and Beyond: Appendix 1 - The Rabbi Sacks Podcast Launch Event 1:30:59

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This is the recording of our Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast launch event, dr. Tanya White in conversation with Lord Daniel Finkelstein and Gila Sacks about Rabbi Sacks ideas in todays post 07/10 world. Note: This is an appendix episode and not part of the main Books and Beyond podcast series Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast…

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The Sabbath: First Day Or Last? (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa) 7:33

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-ti…

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Dressing to Impress (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh) 10:33

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2020.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetza…

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The Architecture of Holiness (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation) 8:11

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and find all the translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conve…

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The Power of Empathy (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim) 9:37

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishp…

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Mount Sinai and the Birth of Freedom (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation) 9:32

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2019.For the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/mount-sinai-and-…

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The Divided Sea: Natural or Supernatural (Rabbi Sacks on Beshallach) 10:21

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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.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.For the written essay and translations, click here: www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/the-divided-sea…

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E8. Morality (Part 2) 54:58

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In this final episode of the series, Dr. Tanya White moves beyond the book, Morality, to engage with two guests offering unique perspectives on the book’s relevance and legacy. Framed as the “application” of Rabbi Sacks’ big ideas to today’s global challenges, the episode explores how Morality speaks directly to the crises of our time. Books and Be…

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E7. Morality (Part 1) 1:08:21

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Dr. Tanya White and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens engage in an enlightening conversation on the fourth and final book of the series, Morality (which we have termed “The Application”). They explore the book’s context, structure, and themes, delving into the nature of freedom in today’s Western liberal democracies, the challenge of fostering moral commitme…

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The Necessity of Asking Questions (Rabbi Sacks on Bo, Covenant & Conversation) 9:36

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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 the written article on Parshat Bo, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-necessity-of-asking-quest…

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E6. To Heal A Fractured World (Part 2) 1:41:44

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In this second episode on To Heal a Fractured World, Dr. Tanya White moves beyond the book to explore Rabbi Sacks’ philosophy through conversations with four remarkable guests. The episode highlights how the book weaves together foundational themes in Rabbi Sacks' thought: responsibility, covenant, the balance between the universal and the particul…

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E5. To Heal A Fractured World (Part 1) 1:06:27

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Dr. Tanya White is joined by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum for an engaging discussion on the third book in the series, To Heal a Fractured World (which they have termed “The Mission”). They explore Rabbi Sacks’ vision of the Jewish mission to heal the world, emphasizing small acts of human responsibility and a commitment to tradition and ethics over revo…