Covenant & Conversation, A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible, Genesis: The Book of Beginnings
...a compilation of masterful derashot by Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks on the parashiyot in Be-Reshit, both relating them to life and relating life to the Torah. --Kol HaMevaser, The Jewish Thought Magazine of Yeshiva UniversityCovenant & Conversation is not just another book on the Parasha. It is an intellectual and philosophical journey through the underpinnings of our faith and the origins of our people. The essays based on the weekly Torah portion are challenging, thought provoking, and relevant. Rabbi Sacks has a unique ability to impart to his audience an authentic appreciation for the breadth and depth of the wisdom of our Torah. --Rabbi Steven Weil, Orthodox UnionSacks is both a great scholar and a great communicator, and he has done a superb job in crafting commentary than is at the same time erudite and accessible to the average reader...Sacks calls on the wisdom of ancient commentators and modern scholars alike as he takes readers on their weekly journey through the Torah. --The Jewish StandardSacks is both a great scholar and a great communicator, and he has done a superb job in crafting commentary than is at the same time erudite and accessible to the average reader...Sacks calls on the wisdom of ancient commentators and modern scholars alike as he takes readers on their weekly journey through the Torah. --The Jewish Standard...a compilation of masterful derashot by Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks on the parashiyot in Be-Reshit, both relating them to life and relating life to the Torah. --Kol HaMevaser, The Jewish Thought Magazine of Yeshiva UniversitySacks is both a great scholar and a great communicator, and he has done a superb job in crafting commentary than is at the same time erudite and accessible to the average reader...Sacks calls on the wisdom of ancient commentators and modern scholars alike as he takes readers on their weekly journey through the Torah. --The Jewish Standard...a compilation of masterful derashot by Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks on the parashiyot in Be-Reshit, both relating them to life and relating life to the Torah. --Kol HaMevaser, The Jewish Thought Magazine of Yeshiva University