The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/from-despair-to-hope/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Bamidbar (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotecha/moses-challenge/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behaalotecha/moshes-challenge/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/lifting-heads/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Bamidbar (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/what-counts/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/naso/what-counts/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/law-as-love/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Bamidbar (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bamidbar/love-as-law-law-as-love/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bamidbar/love-as-law-law-as-love/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/family-feeling/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Behar-Bechukotai (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/the-chronological-imagination/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/behar/the-chronological-imagination/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/the-duality-of-jewish-time/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Emor (written by Rabbi Sacks in 2013) is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/faith-as-a-journey/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/emor/faith-as-a-journey/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/holy-people-holy-land/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Acharei Mot - Kedoshim is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acharei-mot/of-love-and-hate/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/acharei-mot/of-love-and-hate/ For additional articles, translations, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. Follow along with the full article, written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/the-sacrifices-of-childbirth/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Tazria-Metzora is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazria/holiness-and-childbirth The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tazria/holiness-and-childbirth-5786/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel. _________________________

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. Covenant & Conversation examines the ethics and wisdom we can derive from the Torah, week-by-week, parsha by parsha. You can find the full written article on Shemini available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…-holy-and-unholy/ The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. A new FAMILY EDITION piece, complementing the main essay of the week, but adapted for intergenerational learning, is now available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemini/fire-holy-and-unholy/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

Rabbi Jonathan's pre-Pesach 2013 shiur took place in London during the launch of the Koren Sacks Pesach Machzor. Listen as he marks the journey of Bnei Yisrael, drawing parallels both with the period of Creation, and with our journey towards further progress and responsibility in today's world. This was Rabbi Sacks' final Pesach before stepping down as Chief and officially opening the Office of Rabbi Sacks. View with the full transcript, or listen to the isolated audio, here: https://rabbisacks.org/videos/from-freedom-to-responsibility-a-pesach-shiur/ Find further Pesach resources: https://rabbisacks.org/jewish-holidays/passover

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written in 2007 and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Tzav is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/violence-and-the-sacred/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/tzav/violence-and-the-sacred/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/the-pursuit-of-meaning/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayikra is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayikra/between-destiny-and-chance/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayikra/between-destiny-and-chance/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/the-spirit-of-community/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayakhel-Pekudei is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayakhel/three-types-of-community/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayakhel/three-types-of-community/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. _________________________ With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/between-truth-and-peace/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Ki Tissa is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/ki-tissa/two-types-of-religious-encounter/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/inspiration-perspiration/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Tetzaveh is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/prophet-and-priest/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tetzaveh/prophet-and-priest/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/the-gift-of-giving/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Terumah is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/terumah/two-narratives-of-creation/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/terumah/two-narratives-of-creation/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/doing-and-hearing/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Mishpatim is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/in-the-details/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mishpatim/in-the-details/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/to-thank-before-we-think/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Yitro is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/yitro/politics-of-revelation/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/yitro/politics-of-revelation/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/looking-up/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Beshallach is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/to-be-a-leader-of-the-jewish-people/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/beshallach/to-be-a-leader-of-the-jewish-people/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/the-spiritual-child/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Bo is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bo/freedoms-defence/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bo/freedoms-defence/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Va'era is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/of-lice-and-men/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaera/of-lice-and-men/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemot/jewish-leadership/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Shemot is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemot/leadership-and-the-people/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemot/leadership-and-the-people/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. Follow along with the full written article here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/grandparents/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayechi is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayechi/generations-forget-and-remember/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayechi/generations-forget-and-remember/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/reframing/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayigash is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/choice-and-change/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayigash/choice-and-change/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

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 Mikketz was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/to-wait-without-despair/ You can also and download this week's FEATURED essay, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/mikketz/disguise/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/mikketz/disguise/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

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 Vayeshev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along, download this week's essay, and see all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayeshev/refusing-comfort-keeping-hope/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayeshev/refusing-comfort-keeping-hope/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

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 Vayishlach was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/feeling-the-fear/ You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayishlach/fear-or-distress/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayishlach/fear-or-distress/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

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 Vayetse was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2013. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/light-in-dark-times/ You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all translations, here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayetse/encountering-god/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayetse/encountering-god/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

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 Chayei Sarah was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/a-call-from-the-future/ You can also and download this week's featured essay, and all translations, here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chayei-sarah/hopes-and-fears/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/chayei-sarah/hopes-and-fears/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

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 Vayera was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Read and download the written essay, and all translations: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayera/even-higher-than-angels/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayera/even-higher-than-angels/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

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 Vayelech was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/torah-as-song/ This week's FEATURED essay on Vayelech is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayelech/the-heart-the-home-the-text/ 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/vayelech/the-heart-the-home-the-text/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

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/

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

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 Re'eh was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/defining-reality/ This week's featured essay on Re'eh is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/the-politics-of-freedom/ 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/reeh/the-politics-of-freedom/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

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 Parshat Eikev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-politics-of-memory/ This week's featured essay on Eikev is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-morality-of-love/ 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/eikev/the-morality-of-love/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

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/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

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 Devarim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/the-first-follower/ This week's featured essay on Devarim is available here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…-prophetic-voice/ 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/devarim/profits-and-prophets/ ________________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

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 Matot-Masei was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/matot/conflict-resolution/ This week's featured essay on Matot-Masei is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/matot/the-prophetic-voice/ 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/matot/the-prophetic-voice/ ___________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

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 Parshat Pinchas was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2015. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/elijah-and-the-still-small-voice/ This year's featured essay on Pinchas is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinchas/the-zealot/ 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/pinchas/the-zealot/ ___________________ 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.

Published: 16 July 2025

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 Parshat Balak was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ 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/balak/not-reckoned-among-the-nations/ ___________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

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 Parshat Chukat from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2019. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat/losing-miriam/ 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/chukat/losing-miriam/ ___________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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 from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2014. Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/servant-leadership/ This week we are featuring a Rabbi Sacks essay on a similar theme, entitled 'The Servant as Leader'. Read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/the-leader-as-servant/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/korach/the-leader-as-servant/ ___________________ 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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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 from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2019. To read and download the written essay, and all translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shelach-lecha/fear-of-freedom/ This week we are featuring the written essay entitled 'The Real World' written by Rabbi Sacks in 2012. Find it here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shelach-lecha/the-real-world/ For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available in English, French and Turkish: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shelach-lecha/the-real-world/ ----- 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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025