The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

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Dressing to Impress (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh) Mar 04, 2025

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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/tetzaveh/dressing-to-impress/ You can also find our written article on Parshat Tetzaveh from 2012 on a similar theme, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/the-aesthetic-in-judaism/ (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/tetzaveh/the-aesthetic-in-judaism/ ----- 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Architecture of Holiness (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation) Feb 26, 2025

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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-conversation/terumah/the-architecture-of-holiness/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/terumah/the-architecture-of-holiness/ ----- 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Power of Empathy (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim) Feb 19, 2025

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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/mishpatim/the-power-of-empathy/ You can also find our written article on Parshat Mishpatim from 2012, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/the-slow-end-of-slavery/ 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/mishpatim/the-slow-end-of-slavery/ ----- 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Mount Sinai and the Birth of Freedom (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation) Feb 12, 2025

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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-the-birth-of-freedom/ You can find our written article on Parshat Yitro from 2012, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/the-custom-that-refused-to-die/ 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/yitro/the-custom-that-refused-to-die/ ----- 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Divided Sea: Natural or Supernatural (Rabbi Sacks on Beshallach) Feb 04, 2025

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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/ You can find our written article on Parshat Beshallach from 2013, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/music-language-of-the-soul/ 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/beshallach/music-language-of-the-soul/ 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Necessity of Asking Questions (Rabbi Sacks on Bo, Covenant & Conversation) Jan 29, 2025

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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-questions/ 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/bo/the-necessity-of-asking-questions/ 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 2013, and he recorded the audio in 2017. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Freedom and Truth (Rabbi Sacks on Vaera, Covenant & Conversation) Jan 21, 2025

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring Jewish ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find the full written article on Shemot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…/shemot/who-am-i/ Translations in Hebrew, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Turkish, Persian and Russian are also available. A new accompanying FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…/shemot/who-am-i/ 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Who am I? (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation) Jan 15, 2025

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring Jewish ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find the full written article on Shemot available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemot/who-am-i/ Translations in Hebrew, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Turkish, Persian and Russian are also available. A new accompanying FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemot/who-am-i/ 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. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

When Can We Lie? (Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation) Jan 07, 2025

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring Jewish ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find the full written article on Vayechi available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/when-can-we-lie/ This week we are also sharing the Vayechi essay by Rabbi Sacks entitled The Last Tears, and available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/the-last-tears/ A new accompanying FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayechi/the-last-tears/ 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 2015. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The First Psychotherapist (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation) Jan 02, 2025

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, exploring Jewish ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week. You can find the full written article on Vayigash available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/first-psychotherapist/ This week we are also sharing the Vayigash essay by Rabbi Sacks entitled Three Steps for Mankind, and available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/three-steps-for-mankind/ A new accompanying FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayigash/three-steps-for-mankind/ 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 2017. 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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