The Office of Rabbi Sacks

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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The Office of Rabbi Sacks

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.

  1. Individual & Collective Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation))

    31 OCT

    Individual & Collective Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation))

    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 full written article on Noach available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/individual-and-collective-responsibility/ Multiple translations of the essay are also available here. For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/noach/individual-and-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 by Rabbi Sacks in 2011, and the audio version was recorded in 2017. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

    10 min
  2. To Live and Act as a Jew - A Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (5772)

    11 OCT

    To Live and Act as a Jew - A Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (5772)

    In September 2012, Rabbi Sacks delivered a Selichot address at the service in Hampstead Synagogue. Have you ever wondered what Professor Ludwig Guttmann (the founder of the Paralympic Games), Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have in common? Watch this inspirational address to learn how Rabbi Sacks linked these together to discuss the the essence of living and acting as a Jew.   View video footage and read the transcript here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/midnight-selichot-address-5772-to-live-and-act-as-a-jew/

    18 min
  3. An Unforgiving Age: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5779

    2 OCT

    An Unforgiving Age: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5779

    On 21st September 2019, Rabbi Sacks delivered the Midnight Selichot address at the service in Hampstead Synagogue. Listen to his inspiring sermon on how to forgive. View video footage and read the transcript here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/an-unforgiving-age-watch-rabbi-sacks-pre-selichot-address/

    15 min
  4. How to Evolve: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5769

    30 SEPT

    How to Evolve: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5769

    On 12th September 2009, Rabbi Sacks delivered the Midnight Selichot address at the service in Hampstead Synagogue. Listen to his inspiring sermon on how to create self-change, how to respond to crisis, and how to forgive. With thanks to Philip Baigel for providing the recording of this sermon. View video footage and read the transcript here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/how-to-evolve/

    17 min
  5. Thoughts for Ellul: "God's Faith in Us" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    28 SEPT

    Thoughts for Ellul: "God's Faith in Us" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    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. In this final message of the 'Thoughts for Ellul' mini-series, Rabbi Sacks discusses Professor Reuven Feuerstein, and draws a parallel between his highly-esteemed work as a child psychologist and our relationship with God. Recorded ten years ago, this remains a timeless message for us all, particularly as we may wish to reflect on our spirituality as Rosh Hashanah draws ever closer. Find the full recordings here: rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/

    4 min
  6. Thoughts for Ellul: "Forgiveness" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    27 SEPT

    Thoughts for Ellul: "Forgiveness" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    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. In his fifth message, Rabbi Sacks reflects on the origins of forgiveness in the Bible, and what that means for us today. Find the full recordings here: rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/

    3 min
  7. Thoughts for Ellul: "The Cry" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    26 SEPT

    Thoughts for Ellul: "The Cry" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

    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. In this fourth message ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Sacks begins with a story about assimilation, which becomes a moving comment on how we connect to God, and when He hears our cry. Find the full recordings here: rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/

    3 min
  8. Leadership: Consensus or Command? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim-Vayelech)

    25 SEPT

    Leadership: Consensus or Command? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim-Vayelech)

    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 Nitzavim-Vayelech available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/leadership-consensus-or-command/. Multiple translations of the essay are also available here. A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/nitzavim/leadership-consensus-or-command/ 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.

    8 min
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Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.

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  • Creator
    Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    519
  • Rating
    Clean
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