Audio archive
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Thought for the Day: ‘If I’m Only for Myself, What am I?’
On the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Chief Rabbi discusses a key tension between individual and collective responsibility that is expressed in the Rosh Hashana liturgy. Listen to the Audio Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Purpose is a dream with a deadline
On the eve of the Festival of Shavuot and in the run up to the General Election, the Chief Rabbi points out that ‘for those seeking our votes, there is Read more... -
Thought for the Day: What is freedom?
As we approach the festival of Pesach, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that ‘freedom is not just the absence of oppression, but the presence of a meaningful route to self-fulfilment’. Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Faith must lead to responsible living
As we approach the Festival of Purim, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that one cannot simply ‘outsource’ their destiny to God – we must take responsibility for ourselves. Listen to Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Falsehood is what drives division and fuels hatred
On Holocaust Memorial Day 2017, the Chief Rabbi spoke of the need to challenge falsehood wherever we find it. “I have always thought it fascinating that Jewish tradition goes beyond Read more... -
Thought for the Day: What does Jewish tradition teach us about zealotry?
As we approach Chanukah, the Chief Rabbi talks about the unique nature of light on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. “The interesting thing about light, which is Read more... -
Thought for the Day: We must grasp every oppurtunity
On the eve of Yom Kippur, the Chief Rabbi reminds us to grasp control of every opportunity, on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day. “The brief pangs of Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Shavuot and The Queen’s 90th birthday
This weekend brings much to celebrate for British Jews as we commemorate the giving of the Ten Commandments and join the nation in marking The Queen’s official 90th birthday. Hear Read more... -
Chief Rabbi addresses the Yom HaShoah National Commemoration
On Sunday the Chief Rabbi joined thousands of people marking Yom HaShoah – the annual Jewish remembrance day for victims of the Holocaust – at the Barnet Copthall Stadium. Addressing Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘Pesach provides a template for our fractured civilisation’
As Pesach approaches, the Chief Rabbi talks about the importance of family on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day segment. Transcript “A deeply moving story caught my eye yesterday. Read more...
