Jewish Year 5785 (2024-2025)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation essays for the Hebrew year 5785. These pieces were originally written by Rabbi Sacks in 5772, and we are now sharing them over 2024-2025. As you will see, may ideas remain both timely and timeless, when read with fresh eyes and through a modern lens.

The Jewish ideas developed throughout these essays are further illuminated by Rabbi Sacks' unique scholarly approach to learning about the world around us and studying the works of experts in philosophy, sociology, psychology, game theory, economic theory, political theory, and other scientific and social studies.