Episodes

  • From the Archives: A Pesach Shiur by Rabbi Sacks | From Freedom to Responsibility (March 2013)

    From the Archives: A Pesach Shiur by Rabbi Sacks | From Freedom to Responsibility (March 2013)
    Mar 30 2026
    Rabbi Jonathan's pre-Pesach 2013 shiur took place in London during the launch of the Koren Sacks Pesach Machzor. Listen as he marks the journey of Bnei Yisrael, drawing parallels both with the period of Creation, and with our journey towards further progress and responsibility in today's world. This was Rabbi Sacks' final Pesach before stepping down as Chief and officially opening the Office of Rabbi Sacks. View with the full transcript, or listen to the isolated audio, here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/from-freedom-to-responsibility-a-pesach-shiur/ Find further Pesach resources: https://rabbisacks.org/jewish-holidays/passover
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    41 mins
  • (Violence and the Sacred) Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation

    (Violence and the Sacred) Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation
    Mar 24 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written in 2007 and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Tzav is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/violence-and-the-sacred/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tzav/violence-and-the-sacred/ For more articles, 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 mins
  • The Pursuit of Meaning (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)

    The Pursuit of Meaning (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)
    Mar 17 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-pursuit-of-meaning/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayikra is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/between-destiny-and-chance/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra/between-destiny-and-chance/ For more articles, 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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    9 mins
  • The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel-Pekudei)

    The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel-Pekudei)
    Mar 10 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-spirit-of-community/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayakhel-Pekudei is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/three-types-of-community/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/three-types-of-community/ For more articles, 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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    14 mins
  • Between Truth and Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa, Covenant & Conversation)

    Between Truth and Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa, Covenant & Conversation)
    Mar 3 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Ki Tissa is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ For more articles, 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 mins
  • Inspiration and Perspiration (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)

    Inspiration and Perspiration (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh, Covenant & Conversation)
    Feb 23 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Tetzaveh is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/prophet-and-priest/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/prophet-and-priest/ For more articles, 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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    9 mins
  • The Gift of Giving (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)

    The Gift of Giving (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)
    Feb 16 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/the-gift-of-giving/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Terumah is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/two-narratives-of-creation/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/terumah/two-narratives-of-creation/ For more articles, 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 mins
  • Doing and Hearing (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)

    Doing and Hearing (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)
    Feb 9 2026
    Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Mishpatim is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/in-the-details/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/in-the-details/ For more articles, 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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    9 mins