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A Conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at The Jewish Center
23 december 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
The following shiur and Q&A with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks were recorded at Yeshiva University on 16th March 2016.
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A Guide for the Perplexed at the Seder Night: How Maimonides Can Help Us Understand the Exodus
23 december 2021 · 38 min
The following shiur was recorded at Yeshiva University on 26th March 2017.
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Purim Inspiration: Even You Can Change The World
22 december 2021 · 21 min
This shiur was recorded at the Bnei Akiva School in Toronto on 16th March 2016.
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Haman: The First Antisemite
22 december 2021 · 52 min
This shiur was originally delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 2nd February 2014.
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Prayer: The Genius of the Sages
22 december 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks as part of Yeshiva University's Kollel Yom Rishon on 14th September 2014.
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Kiddush Hashem in a Complicated World
22 december 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
Here is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Sacks at the Bet Knesset Feigenson in Beit Shemesh, Israel on 10th November 2013.
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Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
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.
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Inspiring the Next Generation
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
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.
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Judaism's Unique Concept of Freedom
21 december 2021 · 1 uur
Originally delivered at Yeshiva University on 17th April 2016.
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Rabbinic Leadership in the 21st Century
21 december 2021 · 55 min
The following shiur was delivered by Rabbi Sacks at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.
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Rabbi Sacks: Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture 2012
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 30 min
Rabbi Sacks delivered the Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture on 1st December 2012 at Yeshiva University.
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True Path to Inner Happiness
21 december 2021 · 42 min
The following shiur was delivered at Yeshiva University on 28th January 2014.
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The Importance of Faith
21 december 2021 · 45 min
Delivered to Mechina students at Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University on 6th February 2014.
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The Dangers of Autonomy
21 december 2021 · 35 min
Originally recorded at Yeshiva University on 19th March 2014.
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A Seder Night That Changed History
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Originally recorded on 21st March 2010 at Kollel Yom Rishon at Yeshiva University.
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Leadership and Passionate Jewish Living
21 december 2021 · 42 min
"Leadership and Passionate Jewish Living" A Sicha with High School Juniors in New York on 17th March 2010.
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The Synthesis of Torah and Chochma
21 december 2021 · 35 min
The following speech on 'The Synthesis of Torah and Chochma' was delivered on accepting the Lamm Prize from Yeshiva University on 16th March 2010.
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Halachic & Philosophical Dimensions of Jewish Prayer
21 december 2021 · 44 min
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.
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The Importance of Leadership
21 december 2021 · 52 min
Organized by the S. Daniel Abraham Israel program, given in conjunction with the OU Biennial convention in Jerusalem.
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Introductory Plenary Address
21 december 2021 · 53 min
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.
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Hesped for Rav Soloveitchik
17 december 2021 · 38 min
Recorded on 3rd June 1993
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The Future of Religion in a Secular Age | Prof. Charles Taylor and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
16 december 2021 · 1 uur 34 min
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. Lees meer
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The Inaugural Sacks Conversation with The Rt Hon Tony Blair and Matthew D'Ancona
14 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
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/. Lees meer
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Rabbi Sacks welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to Britain on behalf of the faith communities (2010)
9 juni 2021 · 5 min
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. Lees meer
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Vayera 5781 - Answering the Call
4 november 2020 · 9 min
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. Lees meer
“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.
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Lech Lecha 5781 - The Courage not to Conform
27 oktober 2020 · 9 min
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. Lees meer
“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.
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Noach 5781- Righteousness Is Not Leadership
21 oktober 2020 · 11 min
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. Lees meer
“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.
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Bereishit 5781 - Taking Responsibility (Covenant & Conversation)
5 oktober 2020 · 8 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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C&C 5781 - Haazinu - The Arc of the Moral Universe
23 september 2020 · 10 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ha'azinu 5781. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/haazinu-5781/
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"Building the Future" (Pt 3 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
14 september 2020 · 16 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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"Rethinking Failure" (Pt 2 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
14 september 2020 · 13 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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"Faith & Insecurity" (Pt 1 of 3 | Elul 5780 Lecture Series)
14 september 2020 · 17 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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How to Renew a Nation (Nitzavim - Vayelech 5780)
7 september 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Nitzavim - Vayelech 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from https://rabbisacks.org/nitzavim-vayelech-5780/.
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Unorthodox podcast interview with Rabbi Sacks (3rd September 2020)
6 september 2020 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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/.
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Be Silent and Listen (Ki Tavo 5780)
3 september 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ki Tavo 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/ki-tavo-5780/
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Does Love Conquer All? (Ki Teitse 5780)
24 augustus 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Ki Teitse 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/ki-teitse-5780/
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A Sage is Greater than a Prophet (Shoftim 5780)
17 augustus 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Shoftim 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/shoftim-5780/
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The Good Society (Re'eh 5780)
10 augustus 2020 · 12 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Re'eh 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/reeh-5780/
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The Covenant and the Love (Eikev 5780)
4 augustus 2020 · 12 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Eikev 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/eikev-5780/
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The Infinite Game (Va'etchanan 5780)
29 juli 2020 · 10 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Va'etchanan 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/vaetchanan-5780/
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Followership (Devarim 5780)
21 juli 2020 · 12 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Devarim 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/devarim-5780/
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My Teacher: In Memoriam (Matot-Masei 5780)
13 juli 2020 · 10 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's double Torah portion of Matot-Masei 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/Matot-Masei-5780/
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Moral vs. Political Decisions (Pinchas 5780)
8 juli 2020 · 14 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Pinchas 5780. Lees meer
You can download a PDF of this commentary, as well as an accompanying Family Edition, from rabbisacks.org/pinchas-5780/
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The Hidden Meaning of the Bilam Story (Balak 5780)
30 juni 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Balak 5780. Lees meer
(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/
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Kohelet, Tolstoy and the Red Heifer (Chukat 5780)
24 juni 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Chukat 5780. Lees meer
(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.
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How Not to Argue (Korach 5780)
17 juni 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Korach 5780. Lees meer
(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.
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What Is Going On? (Shelach Lecha, Covenant & Conversation 5780)
10 juni 2020 · 11 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Shelach Lecha 5780. Lees meer
(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.
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Loneliness & Faith (Beha'alotcha, Covenant & Conversation 5780)
3 juni 2020 · 10 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Beha'alotecha 5780. Lees meer
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.
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The Ethic of Love (Naso, Covenant & Conversation 5780)
26 mei 2020 · 10 min
Here is the audio recording of Rabbi Sacks' Covenant & Conversation commentary essay on this week's Torah portion of Naso 5780. Lees meer
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.
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Lifting others, we ourselves are lifted (Thought for the Day)
22 mei 2020 · 3 min
Here is a transcript of the 'Thought for the Day' broadcast on BBC Radio 4 earlier today. Lees meer
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, th…