An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the theme of generations walking together, based on the story of Abraham and Isaac in Parshat Vayera.

Vayeira

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the transition from universal human history to the specific story of Abraham as a model for humanity.

Lech-Lecha

A weekly essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the Parsha, exploring the balance between individual and collective responsibility through the stories of the Flood and the Tower of Babel.

Noach

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the creation of humanity and God's faith in us, based on the parsha of Bereishit.

Bereishis

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the parsha of Shoftim, exploring the concept of political order through self-restraint versus external force.

Shoftim

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks exploring the difference between the spies who failed and Joshua and Caleb through the lens of Carol Dweck's growth mindset.

Shlach

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the concept of 'Lashon Tov' (good speech) and its role in education and human relationships, based on Parshat Metzora.

Metzora

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on Parshat Tazria exploring the themes of lashon hara through the lens of Othello and WikiLeaks.

Tazria

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks exploring the three dimensions of sin and the purpose of the sin offering in Parshat Vayikra.

Vayikra

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the distinction between rational and irrational hatred, focusing on the biblical commands regarding Egypt and Amalek.

Ki Teitzei

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the connection between the Creation narrative and the Jewish people's right to the Land of Israel, based on Rashi's first commentary on the Torah.

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the structure and significance of the Book of Devarim as a covenantal document.

Devorim

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the Korach rebellion and the leadership challenges of not taking criticism personally.

Korach

An essay by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the inherent generosity of the Jewish character as seen in the donations for the Sanctuary and the Golden Calf.

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Vayeira - 5782

Lech-Lecha - 5782

Noach - 5782

Bereishis - 5785

Shoftim - 5781

Shlach - 5784

Metzora - 5782

Tazria - 5782

Vayikra - 5782

Ki Teitzei - 5784

Bereishis - 5784

Devorim - 5781

Korach - 5782

Pekudei - 5782