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The Hebrew Bible in a New English Translation.
We are living through a period of cultural climate change. We have
outsourced morality to the markets on the one hand, and the state
on the other. The markets have brought wealth to many, and the
state has done much to contain the worst excesses of inequality,
but neither is capable of bearing the moral weight of showing us
how to live. This has had a profound impact on society and the way
in which we interact with each other. Traditional values no longer
hold, yet recent political swings show that modern ideals of
tolerance have left many feeling rudderless and adrift. In this
environment we see things fall apart in unexpected ways - toxic
public discourse makes true societal progress almost unattainable,
a more divisive society is fuelled by identity politics and
extremism, and the rise of a victimhood mentality calls for 'safe
spaces' but stifles debate. The influence of social media seems
all-pervading and the breakdown of the family is only one result of
the loss of social capital. Many fear what the future may hold.
Delivering a devastatingly insightful critique of our modern
condition, and assessing its roots and causes from the ancient
Greeks through the Reformation and Enlightenment to the present
day, Sacks argues that there is no liberty without morality, and no
freedom without responsibility. If we care about the future of
western civilisation, all of us must play our part in rebuilding
our common moral foundation. Then we will discover afresh the
life-transforming and counterintuitive truths that a nation is
strong when it cares for the weak, and rich when it cares for the
poor. Here is an inspiring vision of a world in which we can all
find our place, and face the future without fear.
The book of Numbers in Hebrew, Bemidbar, In the Wilderness is a key text for our time. It is among the most searching, self-critical books in all of literature about what Nelson Mandela called the long walk to freedom. Its message is that there is no shortcut to liberty. Numbers is not an easy book to read, nor is it an optimistic one. It is a sober warning set in the midst of a text the Hebrew Bible that remains the West s master narrative of hope.
The Mosaic books, especially Exodus and Numbers, are about the journey from slavery to freedom and from oppression to law-governed liberty. On the map, the distance from Egypt to the Promised Land is not far. But the message of Numbers is that it always takes longer than you think. For the journey is not just physical, a walk across the desert. It is psychological, moral, and spiritual. It takes as long as the time needed for human beings to change....
You cannot arrive at freedom merely by escaping from slavery. It is won only when a nation takes upon itself the responsibilities of self-restraint, courage, and patience. Without that, a journey of a few hundred miles can take forty years. Even then, it has only just begun.
Britain's most authentically prophetic voice - Daily Telegraph 'The
choice with which humankind is faced is between the idea of power
and the power of ideas.' From his appointment as Chief Rabbi in
1991, through to his death in November 2020, Rabbi Lord Jonathan
Sacks made an incalculable contribution not just to the religious
life of the Jewish community but to the national conversation - and
increasingly to the global community - on issues of ethics and
morality. Commemorating the first anniversary of his death, this
volume brings together a compelling selection of Jonathan Sacks'
BBC Radio Thought for the Day broadcasts, Credo columns from The
Times, and a range of articles published in the world's most
respected newspapers, along with his House of Lords speeches and
keynote lectures. First heard and read in many different contexts,
these pieces demonstrate with striking coherence the developing
power of Sacks' ideas, on faith and philosophy alike. In each
instance he brings to bear deep insights into the immediate
situation at the time - and yet it as if we hear him speaking to us
afresh, giving us new strength to face the challenges and
complexities of today's world. These words of faith and wisdom
shine as a beacon of enduring light in an increasingly conflicted
cultural climate, and prove the timeless nature and continued
relevance of Jonathan Sacks' thought and teachings. One of the
great moral thinkers of our time - Robert D. Putnam, author of
Bowling Alone
The Jewish Bible is an encounter between past and present, moment
and eternity. In "Covenant and Conversation", a long-anticipated,
five-volume collection of biblical commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan
Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal
concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity and destiny.
Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy and
literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human
condition under God's sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent, "Covenant
and Conversation" allows us to experience Rabbi Sacks'
sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with
the Bible.
In this second volume of his long-anticipated five-volume collection of parashat hashavua commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity, and destiny.
Chief Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under Gods sovereignty.
Erudite and eloquent, Covenant & Conversation allows us to experience Chief Rabbi Sacks sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah.
Celebrate the Festival of Freedom with the new Koren Pesah Mahzor.
Rabbi Sacks, renowned translation and commentary clarify the
prayers and explore the themes of the festival, from slavery to
nationhood, and from exile to freedom.
The Koren Ani Tefilla Weekday Siddur is an engaging and
thought-provoking siddur for the inquiring high school student and
thoughtful adult. The innovative commentary in this siddur, for
beginners and the seasoned alike, has been designed to help the
user create their own meaning and connection during the Tefilla
experience. Divided into different categories that enable the user
to connect to the liturgy in different ways, the commentary
provides a variety of approaches to each tefilla, and something
meaningful for everyone.
Key innovative features:
-- Commentary divided into four categories: Biur, Iyun, Halakha
and Ani Tefilla
-- Unique layout encourages deeper connection to the prayers
-- Appendices include: FAQs on tefilla collected from students
and adults, practical guide to enhancing one's kavana, useful
bibliography, guide to the Jewish year, stories, and more.
-- Thought-provoking questions, narratives, and quotes help the
user think and feel beyond the standardized liturgy
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