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 Vaetchanan was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-small/

This week's featured essay on Va'etchanan is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/a-tiny-treasured-people/

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/vaetchanan/a-tiny-treasured-people/

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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.

Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Vaetchanan)

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 Shoftim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/

This week's featured essay on Shoftim is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-is-humility/

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/shoftim/greatness-is-humility/

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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 Greatness of Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, 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 Ki Tavo was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/be-silent-and-listen/

This week's FEATURED essay on Ki Tavo is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tavo/listening-and-law/

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-tavo/listening-and-law/

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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.

Be Silent and Listen (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, 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 Nitzavim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-judaism/

This week's FEATURED essay on Nitzavim is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/nitzavim/why-be-jewish/

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/nitzavim/why-be-jewish/

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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.


Why Judaism? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim, Covenant & Conversation)

In September 2011, Rabbi Sacks delivered his Selichot address at the midnight service in Western Marble Arch Synagogue.

The service included music from the Shabbaton Choir with Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld and Chazzan Jonny Turgel. This video is just the second part of the full sermon given by Rabbi Sacks.

Watch this inspirational address to learn how Rabbi Sacks outlined our three choices as we face up to crisis, on a personal and national level.

View the video footage and follow along with the transcript here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/highlights-of-chief-rabbi-lord-sacks-midnight-selichot-service-address/

Three Responses to Crisis: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (Sept. 2012)

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 Bereishit was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/the-art-of-listening/

This week's FEATURED essay on Bereishit is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/a-living-book/

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/bereishit/a-living-book/
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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 Art of Listening (Rabbi Sacks on Bereishit, 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 Noach was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2013. Follow along here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…s-not-leadership/

This week's FEATURED essay on Noach is available here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ch/true-morality/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ch/true-morality/
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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.

Righteousness is not Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, 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)

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 Toldot was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/jacob-right-take-esaus-blessing/

You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/toldot/between-prophecy-oracle/

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/toldot/between-prophecy-oracle/
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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.

Was Jacob Right To Take Esau's Blessing? (Rabbi Sacks on Toldot)

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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