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 Metzora available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/metzora/is-there-such-a-thing-as-lashon-tov/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/metzora/is-there-such-a-thing-as-lashon-tov/

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.

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Is there such a thing as Lashon Tov? (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 Behar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/minority-rights/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/minority-rights/

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.

Minority Rights (Behar, 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 Bechukotai available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-rejection-of-rejection/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bechukotai/the-rejection-of-rejection/

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 Rejection of Rejection (Bechukotai, 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 Naso available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the-pursuit-of-peace/

A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/the-pursuit-of-peace/

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 Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, 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 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.

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.

Although there is no audio available for the essay we are sharing with our readers this week, here is a recording from the archives, https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/the-miracle-of-a-child/.
 
You can find the written article on Vayera that expands upon these ideas available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/walking-together/

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/vayera/walking-together/

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 2008, and the audio was recorded in 2016.

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

The Miracle of a Child (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Ki Teitse was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/against-hate/

This week's FEATURED essay on Ki Teitse is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-teitse/letting-go-of-hate/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-teitse/letting-go-of-hate/

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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.

Against Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Ha'azinu was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/emotional-intelligence/

This week's FEATURED essay on Ha'azinu is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/haazinu/moses-the-man/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/haazinu/moses-the-man/
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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.



Emotional Intelligence (Rabbi Sacks on Ha'azinu, Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Lech Lecha was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/journey-of-the-generations/

This week's FEATURED essay on Lech Lecha is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/our-children-walk-on-ahead/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/our-children-walk-on-ahead/
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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.

Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha)

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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