In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin. 

This first thought, recorded ten years ago during a troubling time for our people, remains remarkable timely given the current situation in Israel, and for the Jewish people around the world.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "Averting the Decree" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

Here, a visit to a rehabilitation centre for young teenagers who experienced difficulties with heroin additions allowed Rabbi Sacks to find a new way to think about teshuvah, forgiveness, and the laws God has given us for life.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "The Love That Says No" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

In this third message, Rabbi Sacks reflects on biblical figures such as Noah, and Lot's wife, and draws a unique comparison to Rosh Hashanah, through an outlook he gained from his close relationship with many Holocaust survivors. 

Recorded ten years ago, this remains a remarkably timely message for us all.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "The Future of the Past" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

In this fourth message ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Sacks begins with a story about assimilation, which becomes a moving comment on how we connect to God, and when He hears our cry.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "The Cry" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

In his fifth message, Rabbi Sacks reflects on the origins of forgiveness in the Bible, and what that means for us today.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "Forgiveness" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

In this final message of the 'Thoughts for Ellul' mini-series, Rabbi Sacks discusses Professor Reuven Feuerstein, and draws a parallel between his highly-esteemed work as a child psychologist and our relationship with God.

Recorded ten years ago, this remains a timeless message for us all, particularly as we may wish to reflect on our spirituality as Rosh Hashanah draws ever closer.

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Thoughts for Ellul: "God's Faith in Us" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

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