On 20 Cheshvan, we marked the sixth
yahrzeit of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. So today we're revisiting the episode we made discussing his legacy on his first
yahrzeit, in 2021. In this special episode of the
18Forty Podcast, we talk to Professor Jonathan Haidt about the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in honor of his yahrtzeit.Rabbi Sacks had a profound impact on the Jewish world, with his eloquent words giving a voice to many. He has spoken at length about how to construct a good and meaningful life using Judaism, as well as about morality, consumerism, spiritual truth, politics, and antisemitism.
- What is the value of commitment to Judaism?
- How can Judaism contribute to our morality?
- How can Judaism contribute to our community?
- How can one keep faith in Judaism in the modern world?
Tune in to hear a conversation about the world of Rabbi Sacks.
Reference: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by Benjamin FriedmanBecome a supporter of this podcast:
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