Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle.

You can find both the video and the full written article on Tazria available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/othello-wikileaks-and-mildewed-walls/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tazria/othello-wikileaks-mildewed-walls/

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.

Othello, WikiLeaks, and Mildewed Walls (Tazria, 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 both the video and the full written article on Kedoshim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/kedoshim/judaisms-three-voices/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/kedoshim/judaisms-three-voices/

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.

Judaism's Three Voices (Kedoshim, 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 both the video and the full written article on Emor available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/

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.

The Duality of Jewish Time (Emor, 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 both the video and the full written article on Shelach Lecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leadership/

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.

What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha)

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 Chukat available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/descartes-error/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chukat/descartes-error/

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.

Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, 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 both the video and the full written article on Balak available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/a-people-that-dwells-alone/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/balak/a-people-that-dwells-alone/

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.

A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, 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 both the video and the full written article on Shoftim available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/power-or-self-restraint/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shoftim/power-or-self-restraint/

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.

Power from the Outside or Self-Restraint from Within (Shoftim, 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.

Although there is no audio available for the essay we are sharing with our readers this week, here is a recording from the archives, accompanying this essay: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/jacob-right-take-esaus-blessing/.

You can find the written article on Toldot that expands upon these ideas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/the-tragedy-of-good-intentions/
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/toldot/the-tragedy-of-good-intentions/

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 2014.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Was Jacob Right To Take Esau’s Blessing? (Toldot, Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

Although there is no audio available for the essay we are sharing with our readers this week, here is a recording from the archives, accompanying this essay: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/laban-the-aramean/

You can find the written article on Vayetse that expands upon these ideas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/the-birth-of-the-worlds-oldest-hate/
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/vayetse/the-birth-of-the-worlds-oldest-hate/

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 2014.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Laban the Aramean (Rabbi Sacks on Vayetse, 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.

Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.
To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-spirit-of-community/

You can also find our written article on Parshat Vayakhel from 2012, available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/mirrors-of-love/

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/vayakhel/mirrors-of-love/

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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 Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation)

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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