Product Description

Following the publication of his prize-winning and best selling book, The Dignity of Difference, Rabbi Sacks' standing as one of our foremost spiritual leaders is beyond dispute. He has brought hope and encouragement to people at a time when many feel threatened by the complexities and challenges of the turbulent modern world. In recent years, Rabbi Sacks has been a star performer on the BBC Thought for the Day programme, on Radio 4. These short, perfectly crafted addresses show the Chief Rabbi at his most lucid and most intelligent. Confronting the issues of the day, he brings his listeners extraordinary insight and for this he has found the perfect medium. Here, The Chief Rabbi has selected his favourite pleces for publication in book form and the result is a book which will appeal to a very wide audience- people with religious belief and those with little or none.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #846621 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 148 pages

Customer Reviews

'Thought for the Day' Wisdom
Rabbi Sachs the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain has collected here talks he has given from 1991 to 2004 on BBC's Radio Four 'Thought for the Day' program. I have not heard these talks, but Rabbi Sachs is one of the most remarkable speakers I have ever heard and I am sure that they are very powerful radio. They read well and convey basic messages of optimism, and faith in life. Rabbi Sachs almost always connects the world problem he discusses with some piece of wisdom from the Jewish tradition and does this in a most effective way. While it might be possible to fault him for being a bit superficial in dealing with certain problems he generally is sensible and good- willed.
I enjoyed reading these small essays because too they reflect Rabbi Sachs deep knowledge of and committment to the Jewish tradition. I also believe in his general approach of friendliness and openness to the non- Jewish world.
These talks make an excellent ' light read' and I recommend them highly.

Thoughts from Rabbi Sachs
As usual, Rabbi Sachs writes in a style that all can appreciate. His current book is a collection of short talks given on a regular basis to be broadcast by the BBC, about 2 minutes long.
His insight, knowledge of history, philosphy and Jewish history make this book all can appreciate in this modern world.
Highly Recommended.