A Legacy Unveiled: Rabbi Sacks’ Final Masterpiece

In this episode, hosted by Steve Linde for (JNS), we explore the legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks through the lens of his final and most ambitious project: the new Sacks Chumash. Recently published by Koren Publishers Jerusalem, this monumental work of more than 1,500 pages has been described as Rabbi Sacks’s magnum opus, integrating decades of Torah scholarship into a single volume with deep contemporary relevance. Joining the program is Alan Sacks, the Rabbi’s younger brother and president of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy Board in Israel. In a deeply personal and thoughtful conversation, he reflects on Rabbi Sacks’s early life, intellectual brilliance, moral clarity, and tireless commitment to Jewish thought, leadership, and education. Topics discussed include the unique structure and purpose of the Chumash, Rabbi Sacks’s approach to applying biblical teachings to modern societal challenges, the urgency of Jewish unity, and his likely response to the October 7 attacks and the rise of global antisemitism. Alan Sacks also shares rare insights into his brother’s humility, discipline, and relentless pursuit of justice and wisdom. This episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in Jewish learning, Torah commentary, leadership, and the enduring message of one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of our time. #judaism #bible Watch more TALX here:    • TALX with Alex Traiman