Books & Beyond - The Rabbi Sacks Podcast with Dr. Tanya White

• E8. Morality (Part 2)

  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 Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast

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• E7. Morality (Part 1)

  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 commitment to a collective “we” in an age of radical individualism, and whether religion can serve as a force for good in a divided world. Their discussion addresses pressing societal challenges and seeks answers through the lens of Rabbi Sacks’ profound ideas in Morality. Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast

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• E6. To Heal A Fractured World (Part 2)

  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 particular, the relationship between God and humanity, and the work of mending the world. It challenges us to reconsider our religious worldview and approach to social activism.Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast

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• E5. To Heal A Fractured World (Part 1)

  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 revolutionary activism. Dr. Zarum also shares personal recollections of his time with Rabbi Sacks, offering unique insights and enlightening anecdotes on the theme of Jewish responsibility.Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast

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• E4. Future Tense (Part 2)

   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 that tackles pressing issues facing the Jewish world. Dara advocates for a Jewish narrative that frames antisemitism as a form of affirmative identity, while Michal aligns with Rabbi Sacks’ forward-looking vision, emphasizing a Judaism defined by more than external opposition. This episode invites listeners to engage with both sides of this critical debate and gain fresh insights from two leading voices in the Jewish community.This episode has been generously sponsored in memory of Anita and Alvin Caplin (Avraham Aaron Hakohen ben Moshe Nisan Hakohen v’Devorah and Chana Perl bat Malkah Zisel v’David) Books and Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast

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