Episodi

  • Abraham: A Life of Faith (Rabbi Sacks on Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation)
    Nov 3 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2010, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/abraham-a-life-of-faith/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Chayei Sarah (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2007) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/isaac-and-prayer/ (Although there is no audio for this particular essay, it is now available in several new translations). The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chayei-sarah/giving-a-little-more/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    8 min
  • How Perfect were the Matriarchs and Patriarchs? (Lech Lecha)
    Oct 20 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/how-perfect-were-the-matriarchs-and-patriarchs/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Lech Lecha (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2007) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/the-heroism-of-ordinary-life/ (Although there is no audio for this particular essay, it is now available in several new translations). The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/the-constant-journey/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ All Rabbi Sacks 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. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    13 min
  • Negative Capability (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation)
    Oct 28 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/negative-capability/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Lech Lecha (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2007) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/the-music-of-ambivalence/ (Although there is no audio for this particular essay, it is now available in several new translations). The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayera/the-message-and-the-messengers/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    10 min
  • The Courage to Live with Uncertainty (Noach, Studies in Spirituality)
    Oct 13 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/the-courage-to-live-with-uncertainty/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Noach (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2007) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/noach/a-story-of-heaven-and-earth/ (Although there is no audio for this particular essay, it is available in several new translations). The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/noach/taking-a-stand/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ All Rabbi Sacks 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. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    8 min
  • The Genesis of Justice (Bereishit, essays on ethics)
    Oct 6 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/the-genesis-of-justice/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Bereishtit (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2007) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/the-garments-of-light/ (Although there is no audio for this particular essay, it is avaialble in several new translations). The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-blame-game-5787/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ All Rabbi Sacks 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. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    11 min
  • Let My Teaching Drop as Rain (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation)
    Sep 8 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013 and recorded in 2019. It is available to read, print, and share, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/let-my-teaching-drop-as-rain/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/haazinu/let-my-teaching-drop-as-rain/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    8 min
  • How to Renew a Nation (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim-Vayelech, Covenant & Conversation)
    Sep 1 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/how-to-renew-a-nation/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Nitzavim-Vayelech (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/to-renew-our-days/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/nitzavim/to-renew-our-days/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________
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    11 min
  • How to Evolve (Selichot address by Rabbi Sacks from 2009)
    Sep 9 2026
    On 12th September 2009, Rabbi Sacks delivered this 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: rabbisacks.org/videos/how-to-evolve/
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    17 min