Popular series developing Rabbi Sacks' thought on the weekly Torah portion, taught by some of his closest students.
“There is, however, one aspect of Tanakh, systematically evident in the narrative of Genesis, that is rare to the point of uniqueness. It is a story without an ending which looks forward to an open future rather than reaching closure. This defies narrative convention…Jewish time always faces an open future. The last chapter is not written. The messiah has not yet come. Until then, the story continues – and we, together with God, are its co-authors.” Rabbi Sacks, Covenant and Conversation: Genesis, Vayechi: Jewish Time’
Covenant & Continuity, our popular parasha class attended by students from six continents, aims to connect the ancient texts of the Bible to our lives. Through learning and developing Rabbi Sacks’ brilliant Torah insights, taught by some of his closest students, we allow the words of the parasha to resonate in today’s turbulent world, as the Jewish people continue to co-write our remarkable story.
30.10 Noach - A Flood of Emotion: Is being obedient “all” that Noah did?, Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum
6.11 Lech Lecha - Why Begin the Torah with (Troubled) Family Dynamics?, Dr Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble
13.11 Vayera - The Half Brothers, Tim Cowen
20.11 Chayei Sara - No session due to the Rabbi Sacks Yahrzeit event - Click here to find out more.
27.11 Toldot - Rivka’s Revelation: Between oracle and prophecy, Rabbi Dr Tzvi Sinensky
4.12 Vayetze - Jacob's First Night Away from Home, Rabbi Dr Dov Lerner
