Celebrating Life

The Sacks Conversation After the untimely passing of Rabbi Sacks in November 2020, The Sacks Conversation was established as an annual event to celebrate and honour his enduring impact as a global moral voice in wider society. This year’s event will take place in New York City, and the conversation will be livestreamed at https://www.rabbisacks.org/sacks-conversation/ this coming Tuesday, October 31, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Communities in Conversation Please join us in November for a day of learning to remember Rabbi Sacks’ impact on the Jewish world and beyond, learning and teaching his Torah. To register your community’s event, or to find an event near you, go to https://www.rabbisacks.org/yahrzeit/ Schools are invited to take part in this global day of learning at https://www.rabbisacks.org/schools/

The Sacks Conversation After the untimely passing of Rabbi Sacks in November 2020, The Sacks Conversation was established as an annual event to celebrate and honour his enduring impact as a global moral voice in wider society. This year’s event will take place in New York City, and the conversation will be livestreamed at https://www.rabbisacks.org/sacks-conversation/ this coming Tuesday, October 31, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Communities in Conversation Please join us in November for a day of learning to remember Rabbi Sacks’ impact on the Jewish world and beyond, learning and teaching his Torah. To register your community’s event, or to find an event near you, go to https://www.rabbisacks.org/yahrzeit/ Schools are invited to take part in this global day of learning at https://www.rabbisacks.org/schools/

Covenant & Conversation: Lech Lecha This year's series is based on videos Rabbi Sacks zt"l recorded in 5771 (2010–2011). These timeless messages are accompanied by a new Family Edition, written by educator Sara Lamm, to inspire intergenerational learning. 🟣 View, read or listen to Rabbi Sacks on "Being a Jewish Parent" at https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/lech-lecha/on-being-a-jewish-parent/ 🟡 Explore the Family Edition at https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/lech-lecha/on-being-a-jewish-parent/ Both editions are available in ready-to-print PDFs and in multiple languages. Shabbat Shalom, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/donate

🇮🇱 As Israel remains uppermost in our thoughts, we are sharing this clip from Rabbi Sacks’ address to AIPAC in 2013, where he said: “Judaism is the defeat of probability by the power of possibility, and nowhere will you see the power of possibility more than in the State of Israel today... Let us not rest until Israel’s light shines throughout the world, the world’s great symbol of life and hope.” Find the full speech at https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/video-the-will-to-life-aipac-conference/

Introducing Covenant & Conversation for 5784 This year's series is based on videos Rabbi Sacks zt"l recorded in 5771 (2010–2011). These timeless messages are accompanied by a new Family Edition, written by educator Sara Lamm, to inspire intergenerational learning. 🟣 View, read or listen to Rabbi Sacks on "The God of Creation and the Land of Israel" at https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bereishit/creation-and-israel/ 🟡 Explore the Family Edition at https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/bereishit/creation-and-israel/ Both editions are available in ready-to-print PDFs and in multiple languages. Shabbat Shalom, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/donate

"From the day the state was proclaimed until now, Israel has not had one day without the fear of war, or terror, or missiles, or worse. And throughout it all Israel has stood firm and brave and strong. Because of Israel the Jewish people walks tall… As I go around Israel, I see a country that has taken every curse thrown against it and turned it into a blessing, by leading the fight against terror, by becoming world experts in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, by bringing disaster relief wherever it’s needed. I see a country and a people that have shown the world what it is to choose life. In Israel the language of the Bible speaks again. In Israel, Jewish history lives again. In Israel, the Jewish people has come home again. So let us say loud and clear: We love Israel. We are proud of Israel. And may God bless Israel and all its citizens of every faith with hope, with life, with peace." (From an address by Rabbi Sacks at a celebration for Israel's 65th anniversary in Trafalgar Square in 2013) • • • With Israel uppermost in our thoughts, we are sharing a selection of writings and recordings from Rabbi Sacks about Israel: 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/ten-quotes-for-yh-and-yz-about-israel/ 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/books/israel-home-of-hope/ 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/speech-at-closer-to-israel/ 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/future-tense-israel-at-60-a-dream-fulfilled/ 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/address-at-israel-rally-in-trafalgar-square-2009/ 🇮🇱 https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/a-prayer-for-peace-in-israel/

“In a way not shared by any other festival, Sukkot celebrates the dual nature of Jewish faith: the universality of God and the particularity of Jewish existence.” – Rabbi Sacks zt"l Ahead of Sukkot – which begins on Friday night – we invite you to explore resources based on the teachings of Rabbi Sacks zt"l. This year we have developed a set of posters, with which you can enhance your sukkah with the wisdom of Rabbi Sacks. Each one features an inspiring quote about the meaning of the festival. They can be downloaded and printed at https://rabbisacks.info/sukkahposters More resources for Sukkot based on the teachings of Rabbi Sacks are available on our website, including: 🍋 Short thoughts on the significance and symbolism of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah (audio): https://www.rabbisacks.org/archive/short-thoughts-for-succot-shemini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah/ 🍋 Ceremony & Celebration: Family Editions: https://www.rabbisacks.org/ceremony-celebration-family-edition/succot-family-edition/ and https://www.rabbisacks.org/ceremony-celebration-family-edition/shemini-atzeret-simchat-torah-family-edition/ 🍋 A Nail of Faith (video): https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/a-nail-of-faith/ 🍋 The Lessons of Kohelet (video): https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/lessons-of-kohelet/ Wishing you a Chag Sameach, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/donate

Covenant & Conversation: Ha'azinu 🟣 This week's essay, "The Spirituality of Song", by Rabbi Sacks zt"l, is available in multiple languages at https://rabbisacks.info/haazinu-wa Although there is no recording available for this week’s piece, we are sharing audio for Ha’azinu recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2018. 🟡 The guest contributor for this week's Family Edition is Dan Sacker, which can be explored at https://rabbisacks.info/haazinuFE-wa ⏰ Rabbi Sacks on Time: In this animated video, Rabbi Sacks shares a powerful idea on the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when we think about the year that has passed: https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/time-animated-video/ Shabbat Shalom, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/donate

“The Ten Days that begin on Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur are the holy of holies of Jewish time. On the Days of Awe, we can almost feel God’s presence and sense His closeness.” – Rabbi Sacks zt"l When Rosh Hashanah approached, Rabbi Sacks would craft short yet profound messages to Jewish communities. Drawing on key moments from the past year, these timeless insights – written during his time as Chief Rabbi and beyond – offered new perspectives for the year ahead. A booklet of these messages can be downloaded and printed from https://rabbisacks.info/rh (available in English, Hebrew and Spanish) to add inspiration to your Rosh Hashanah. More resources for Rosh Hashanah based on the teachings of Rabbi Sacks are also available on our website, including: 🍏 Rabbi Sacks on Time (animated video): https://www.rabbisacks.org/videos/time-animated-video/ 🍏 Ten Days, Ten Ways (booklet): https://www.rabbisacks.org/books/ten-days-ten-ways-paths-to-the-divine-presence/ 🍏 Ceremony & Celebration: Family Edition for Rosh Hashanah: https://www.rabbisacks.org/ceremony-celebration-family-edition/rosh-hashanah-family-edition/ 🍏 Rosh Hashanah Archive: https://www.rabbisacks.org/jewish-festivals/rosh-hashanah/ Wishing you a Shanah Tovah, a happy and healthy New Year, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/donate

Covenant & Conversation: Nitzavim-Vayelech 🟣 This week's essay, "To Renew Our Days", by Rabbi Sacks zt"l, is available in multiple languages at https://rabbisacks.info/nitzavimvayelech-wa Although there is no recording available for this week's piece, we are sharing a thematically similar audio recording from Rabbi Sacks. 🟡 The guest contributor for this week's Family Edition is Rabbanit Shani Taragin, which can be explored at https://rabbisacks.info/nitzavimvayelechFE-wa 🍏 When Rosh Hashanah approached, Rabbi Sacks would craft short yet profound messages to Jewish communities. Drawing on key moments from the past year, these timeless insights – written during his time as Chief Rabbi and beyond – offered inspiration for the year ahead. Download a booklet of these messages at https://rabbisacks.info/rh Shabbat Shalom, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/support-us

Covenant & Conversation: Ki Tavo 🟣 This week's essay, "We Are What We Remember", by Rabbi Sacks zt"l, is available in multiple languages at https://rabbisacks.info/kitavo-wa 🟡 The guest contributor for this week's Family Edition is Josh Sacks, which can be explored at https://rabbisacks.info/kitavoFE-wa 📘 New book! Covenant and Conversation Family Edition, is now available as a two-volume set for parents, families, and educators to enhance intergenerational discussions on the weekly Torah reading. It is available at https://rabbisacks.info/ccfamily with 15% off using discount code CCFamily. Shabbat Shalom, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy The Rabbi Sacks Legacy perpetuates the timeless and universal wisdom of Rabbi Sacks as a teacher of Torah, a moral voice, and a leader of leaders. To support our work, please visit www.rabbisacks.org/support-u