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Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast is a series dedicated to exploring some of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ most powerful ideas from four of his most influential books. Each episode features distinguished leaders and prominent voices from the Jewish world in dialogue with his teachings. Whether you’re a devoted admirer or new to his work, this podcast offers inspiration and insight for these challenging times.
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What Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today In this special cross-posted conversation with AJC’s People of the Pod, Dr. Tanya White speaks with AJC’s Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman and Sacks Legacy Global Chief Executive, Joanna Benarroch to explore the enduring relevance of Rabbi …
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This is the recording of our Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast launch event, dr. Tanya White in conversation with Lord Daniel Finkelstein and Gila Sacks about Rabbi Sacks ideas in todays post 07/10 world. Note: This is an appendix episode and not part of the main Books and Beyond podcast series Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast…
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In this final episode of the series, Dr. Tanya White moves beyond the book, Morality, to engage with two guests offering unique perspectives on the book’s relevance and legacy. Framed as the “application” of Rabbi Sacks’ big ideas to today’s global challenges, the episode explores how Morality speaks directly to the crises of our time. Books and Be…
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Dr. Tanya White and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens engage in an enlightening conversation on the fourth and final book of the series, Morality (which we have termed “The Application”). They explore the book’s context, structure, and themes, delving into the nature of freedom in today’s Western liberal democracies, the challenge of fostering moral commitme…
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In this second episode on To Heal a Fractured World, Dr. Tanya White moves beyond the book to explore Rabbi Sacks’ philosophy through conversations with four remarkable guests. The episode highlights how the book weaves together foundational themes in Rabbi Sacks' thought: responsibility, covenant, the balance between the universal and the particul…
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Dr. Tanya White is joined by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum for an engaging discussion on the third book in the series, To Heal a Fractured World (which they have termed “The Mission”). They explore Rabbi Sacks’ vision of the Jewish mission to heal the world, emphasizing small acts of human responsibility and a commitment to tradition and ethics over revo…
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In this second episode on Future Tense, Dr. Tanya White moves beyond the book to examine how its themes address the urgent challenge of antisemitism today. She is joined by award-winning author Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews) and Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, in a fiery yet thought-provoking conversation …
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Dr. Tanya White and Dr. Mijal Bitton delve into the second book in the series, Future Tense (what we have termed “The Narrative”), in a thought-provoking conversation that examines its context, structure, and central themes. They explore the critical question of which Jewish narrative to embrace and grapple with the current challenge of antisemitis…
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In this second episode exploring A Letter in the Scroll, Dr. Tanya White delves beyond the book to examine how its themes resonate with the pressing challenges of Jewish identity in a post-7/10 world. Joining her are three esteemed Jewish leaders - Sivan Rahav Meir, Natan Sharansky, and Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik - who reflect on how Rabbi Sacks’ p…
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Diving into an engaging conversation between host Dr Tanya White and YU Dr Erica Brown, this carefully crafted narrative episode features Rabbi Sacks’ voice alongside reflections from contemporary voices who challenge and expand upon his teachings. It's an immersive experience for listeners ready to engage deeply with questions of Jewish identity, …
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I'm Dr. Tanya White and this is Books and Beyond, the Rabbi Sacks podcast, dedicated to exploring the written legacy and wisdom of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Whether you're a lifelong admirer of Rabbi Sacks or just discovering his work, this podcast is for you. You'll find inspiration and insight in his teachings, especially in these trying times.Books …
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