Audio archive
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Thought for the Day: Unimaginable horrors, unbelievable heroes
In his latest ‘Thought for the Day’ offering on BBC Radio 4, the Chief Rabbi reflects on his recent visit to Bergen Belsen with the Queen and the humbling heroism Read more... -
Thought for the Day: counting down the days
In his latest ‘Thought for the Day’ for BBC Radio 4, the Chief Rabbi ties in the Premier League season and the upcoming festival of Shavuot to encourage listeners to Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Why is this night…
Ahead of Passover the Chief Rabbi celebrates the inquisitive mind, tying it in with Jewish tradition – which customarily encourages people to ask questions – and highlighting the vital role Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Breaking barriers
“We need to confront terror head on,” the Chief Rabbi told listeners on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day programme, drawing on parallels between biblical boundaries and contemporary boundaries Read more... -
Thought for the Day: The Holocaust’s lessons
Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, the Chief Rabbi reflects on the sinister beginnings of a devastating genocide and cautions against ignoring rising instances of intolerance in contemporary society, however small. Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Celebrating our identity
Reflecting on the timeless lessons of Chanukah in his latest ‘Thought for the Day,’ the Chief Rabbi identifies our right – as claimed so valiantly by the Maccabees – to Read more... -
Pause for Thought: Music for the soul
Music and song is an intrinsic part of Jewish tradition, says the Chief Rabbi in his latest Pause for Thought for BBC Radio 2, with the melodies that accompany daily Read more... -
Pause for Thought: Expressing thanks for our Armed Forces
Reflecting on his decision to amend a prayer for the Royal Family to include a tribute to Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, the Chief Rabbi conveys the gratitude of the Jewish Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Learning to talk again
Looking back to a time when technology was non-existent for his Sukkot message, the Chief Rabbi celebrates the face-to-face contact and unfettered hospitality that pilgrims experienced on their way to Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Yom Kippur Message
In a Yom Kippur message delivered on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, the Chief Rabbi explains why Jews wish each other a ‘good Fast’ – it is meant Read more...
