The Office of Rabbi Sacks

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Holy Times (Rabbi Sacks on Parshat Emor, Covenant & Conversation)
    May 14, 2025 – 00:13:08
  • Love Is Not Enough (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim)
    May 8, 2025 – 00:11:00
  • Israel Undefeated (Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut 5766 speech by Rabbi Sacks)
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:12:16
  • The Sacrifices of Childbirth (Rabbi Sacks on Tazria-Metzora)
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:10:19
  • Limits (Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation)
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:09:34
  • Giving Thanks (Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation)
    Apr 8, 2025 – 00:10:47
  • Why do we sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation)
    Apr 2, 2025 – 00:09:21
  • Encampments & Journeys (Rabbi Sacks on Pekudei)
    Mar 26, 2025 – 00:09:26
  • The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation)
    Mar 19, 2025 – 00:13:54
  • The Sabbath: First Day Or Last? (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa)
    Mar 12, 2025 – 00:07:33
  • Dressing to Impress (Rabbi Sacks on Tetzaveh)
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:10:33
  • The Architecture of Holiness (Rabbi Sacks on Terumah, Covenant & Conversation)
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:08:11
  • The Power of Empathy (Rabbi Sacks on Mishpatim)
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:09:37
  • Mount Sinai and the Birth of Freedom (Yitro, Covenant & Conversation)
    Feb 12, 2025 – 00:09:32
  • The Divided Sea: Natural or Supernatural (Rabbi Sacks on Beshallach)
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:10:21
  • The Necessity of Asking Questions (Rabbi Sacks on Bo, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jan 29, 2025 – 00:09:36
  • Freedom and Truth (Rabbi Sacks on Vaera, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jan 21, 2025 – 00:08:47
  • Who am I? (Rabbi Sacks on Shemot, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jan 15, 2025 – 00:08:40
  • When Can We Lie? (Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jan 7, 2025 – 00:11:07
  • The First Psychotherapist (Rabbi Sacks on Vayigash, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jan 2, 2025 – 00:08:18
  • Announcing "Books & Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast"
    Dec 31, 2024 – 00:15:00
  • What is the theme of the stories of Genesis? (Vayeshev, Covenant & Conversation)
    Dec 17, 2024 – 00:09:30
  • The Jewish Journey (Rabbi Sacks on Vayishlach, Covenant & Conversation)
    Dec 10, 2024 – 00:09:18
  • Laban the Aramean (Rabbi Sacks on Vayetse, Covenant & Conversation)
    Dec 4, 2024 – 00:10:12
  • Was Jacob Right To Take Esau’s Blessing? (Toldot, Covenant & Conversation)
    Nov 27, 2024 – 00:13:45
  • Career Advice from Rabbi Sacks (Shtark Tank: Episode 2 of 2) [Happiness, Family, Tzedaka and Hope]
    Nov 27, 2024 – 00:46:02
  • Beginning the Journey (Rabbi Sacks on Chayei Sarah, Covenant & Conversation)
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:08:05
  • Career Advice from Rabbi Sacks (Shtark Tank: Episode 1 of 2) [Kiddush Hashem + Influence]
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:35:48
  • The Miracle of a Child (Rabbi Sacks on Vayera, Covenant & Conversation)
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:06:12
  • Individual & Collective Responsibility (Rabbi Sacks on Noach, Covenant & Conversation)
    Oct 31, 2024 – 00:09:34
  • To Live and Act as a Jew - A Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks (5772)
    Oct 11, 2024 – 00:17:43
  • An Unforgiving Age: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5779
    Oct 2, 2024 – 00:15:29
  • How to Evolve: A Midnight Selichot Address from Rabbi Sacks 5769
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:16:58
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "God's Faith in Us" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 28, 2024 – 00:04:27
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "Forgiveness" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 27, 2024 – 00:02:51
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "The Cry" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 26, 2024 – 00:03:05
  • Leadership: Consensus or Command? (Rabbi Sacks on Nitzavim-Vayelech)
    Sep 25, 2024 – 00:08:02
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "The Future of the Past" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 24, 2024 – 00:04:19
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "The Love That Says No" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 20, 2024 – 00:02:58
  • Freedom Means Telling the Story (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tavo, Covenant & Conversation)
    Sep 18, 2024 – 00:08:28
  • Thoughts for Ellul: "Averting the Decree" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014
    Sep 17, 2024 – 00:04:38
  • Two Types of Hate (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Teitse, Covenant & Conversation)
    Sep 11, 2024 – 00:10:44
  • Power from the Outside or Self-Restraint from Within (Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)
    Sep 4, 2024 – 00:09:51
  • Making Poverty History (Re'eh, Covenant & Conversation)
    Aug 28, 2024 – 00:09:21
  • Why Civilisations Fail (Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)
    Aug 21, 2024 – 00:08:43
  • The Idea that Changed the World (Rabbi Sacks on Va'etchanan, Covenant & Conversation)
    Aug 14, 2024 – 00:16:32
  • The Book of the Covenant (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)
    Aug 7, 2024 – 00:11:02
  • Natural or Supernatural? (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jul 31, 2024 – 00:08:13
  • Pacing Change (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jul 23, 2024 – 00:09:28
  • A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation)
    Jul 17, 2024 – 00:09:56
Recent Reviews
  • sunshineShorley
    Horwitz shirleysunshine
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  • livealittlehigher
    Right on time
    This Parashah class is timeless!! Today more than ever it talks truth! May Lord Rabbi Jonathan Saks memory be a blessing to all.
  • The Senator-Governor
    Meaningful, thoughtful
    Rabbi Sacks has been a welcome addition to my rotation of Podcasts, bringing thoughtful spiritual enlightenment that has brought me peace in challenging times, and a deeper understanding of Faith.
  • TheNewJerseyDevil
    Super Dope
    Yo Rabbi Sacks is the illest cat! The dude even quotes de Tocqueville. Word is bond, dawg.
  • Driver in need
    Outstanding!
    The Rabbi Sacks has the most eloquent, thoughtful and wisest commentaries on Judaism and life in general. Give yourself a priceless gift and listen to his podcast!!
  • VAB 1
    A must listen
    Entertaining, thought provoking, and worth listening too!
  • jonn_msft
    Parsha plus
    Concise, thoughtful, always relevant parsha commentary plus occasional other content, in the inimitable style of the late great Rabbi Sacks.
  • Zenthropologist
    Z”L
    May the Rabbi’s memory be a blessing for the gift of wisdom he brought into so many lives.
  • Jollie5
    Will be missed😔
    Every week I listen to this podcasts-it calms and inspires me. Since the last podcast (4 Nov), I kept on going to see when the next one would be uploaded. Today I decided to search the internet to find out why it hadn’t been updated in over two weeks. Then I discovered that Rabbi Sacks passed away. I felt so sad. I will miss his teachings and his voice. He made a big impact on my life!
  • theorincezz
    Wisdom And Encouragement.
    I don’t see why he doesn’t have five stars. All the reviews are positive. I wish we has someone like him in the USA. The rabbi always has something profound, thoughtful and eloquent to say.
  • dennis.karpf
    Dennis Karpf
    A Jewish, international sage and treasure. May Rabbi Lord Sacks go from strength to strength in these concise but profound weekly commentary. His Family Commentary are uniformly outstanding.
  • BSA BOY
    Amazing
    Always connected to such amazing modern sources and ideas
  • Jonathan Burstein
    Jonathan Burstein
    Thank you Rabbi. The podcast is excellent. I appreciate the opportunity to learn while on the go. Your style is intellectually stimulating and exciting. I feel very inspired each time I listen. The Jewish people are lucky to have a frum public intellectual.
  • DebPickett
    Grateful and Inspired in Indiana,USA
    Thank you Rabbi Sacks for your wisdom and knowledge. We are failing ourselves when we choose people to lead us who have no moral or ethical standing, or any knowledge of, or appreciation for history. When I listen to you, I am reminded of what makes good citizens and great leaders.
  • Dream5863
    Toda Raba
    Rabbi Sacks, thank you for constantly sharing your wisdom, bringing us all words of understanding from our Biblical roots, and helping us to better comprehend this vast and sometimes destructive group called humanity. You are truly a gifted teacher who generously gives to those around you. HaShem has blessed us so much with your presence.
  • Ironman101010
    As a child
    I recall walking to the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in St Johns wood and after services I would cross paths with you on Hall Rd and bid you Shabbat Shalom, you would always smile and walk briskly with your wife as two police convoys would escort you home. The years vanished, I was living in NY and I recall you came to speak on Chag at the Safra Synagogue in midtown. I would later watch your deep debates on YouTube with worldly scholars, scientists, but your patience is mesmerising. Rabbi you are truly inspirational, an artist of chasidut and my muse. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom.
  • Ernest from LA
    "Must-Listening!"
    A compelling weekly reminder that the Torah is a foundational text of the Jewish people and Western Civilization. Rabbi Sacks is a masterful teacher and guide.
  • Mizrachi
    Amazing
    Rabbi Sacks provides a fresh, and deeply philosophic perspective on Judaism.
  • MGreystone
    Thank you
    I want to express my deep appreciation to Rabbi Saks for sharing his thoughts with us. It is really amazing to be able to listen to him, and it feels almost like a conversation. I would like to ask Rabbi Saks and other leaders in the Jewish community to please make more podcasts like this! They are so inspiring and educational.
  • Josh Ruby from Sacto...
    Godly wisdom in godless times...
    I deeply appreciate the wisdom, power, and lyrical nuance in these drashim. Thank you Rabbi Sacks!
  • Rrreilyy
    Compassionate
    I listen and feel loved.
  • Elisha Ben Abuja
    A still small voice
    Rabbi Sacks D'vreiTorah are wonderful .... Or would be if I could hear them. They are recorded at a very low audio level. When I'm at home the low audio level lends a feeling of intimacy to the podcasts: it feels like he's talking to you, one/on-one. But when I'm walking down a noisy New York street, or worse, on my bicycle, I can't hear him on my iPhone, even if I jack the volume way up. This would seem an easy thing for his producers to fix. Please do!
  • oma-myra
    Inspiration from a positive realist
    Relating the Torah Parsha to modern times stimulates the feeling that the Jewish people are historically, socially, morally and ethically one people.
  • dajanko
    Amazing!
    Rabbi Sacks is amazing! He’s so poetic and inspiring at the same time.
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