Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
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3:05
To Light Another Light (3:05)
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Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:48
Inside, Outside (2:48)
We can curse the darkness or light a little light. Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks continues his series on Chanukah with the three lights: Shabbos, Chanukah and Havdalah
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:54
The Light Of War. The Light Of Peace (2:54)
The light of peace takes precedence over the light of war. Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks uses the law from Maimonides that if one has only one candle for either Shabbos or Chanukah, it should be used for Shabbos. Shabbos symbolizes peace, and the greatest military victory takes second place to sholom bayis, peace in the home
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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3:17
The First Clash Of Civilisations (3:17)
Judaism's refusal to jettison its values for glamour and prestige insured its survival until today. Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the Ancient Greek civilization with its philosophers, historians, dramatists, art and architecture, which are all remarkable even today. Yet they were defeated and sent into rapid decline by the small band of Jewish Maccabees
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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3:07
Chanukah In Our Time (3:07)
In the 20th century, the Germans killed the Jews and the Soviets killed Judaism. In 1991 Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks lit Chanukah candles with Mikhail Gorbachov and explained the ceremony to him, concluding by telling him that he has become part of the Chanukah story. Though tyranny still exists freedom will always win the final battle
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:53
The Miracle of the First Night (2:53)
The miracle of the first night is the faith that the Maccabees had to search for the cruse of oil with which to light the menorah. Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks runs through the history of the Jews showing how after each destruction, dispersion, and holocaust, something always remains with which to begin again
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:24
Inspired By Faith... We Can Change The World (2:24)
The double portion of Jewish spirit longs for freedom. The Macabees were prepared to fight for it. In 2 minutes, Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, gives an entire overview of the history of Chanukah and what a small group of Jews can accomplish. This video was graciously provided by the Office of the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)