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The life and legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
35:38 - 45:18 (09:40)
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, discusses the differences between a rabbi and a reba, what mysticism means in Jewish tradition, and controversial reactions to his book, "The Dignity of Difference".
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A rabbi teaches, instructs and educates, while a reba is an all-powerful leader of a sect of Jewish mystics, who has the authority to order his followers.
35:38 - 40:34 (04:56)
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A rabbi teaches, instructs and educates, while a reba is an all-powerful leader of a sect of Jewish mystics, who has the authority to order his followers. Mystics believe in the reality of things that are considered vague or mystical and often experience transcendence or direct experiences of the divine.
ChapterThe life and legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Episode#455: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on Powerful Books, Mystics, Richard Dawkins, and the Dangers of Safe Spaces
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses mysticism as a meditative discipline that screens out the more material elements of life, and reflects on a challenging time following the publication of his book, "The Dignity of Difference," which drew controversy after 9/11.
40:35 - 42:15 (01:39)
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses mysticism as a meditative discipline that screens out the more material elements of life, and reflects on a challenging time following the publication of his book, "The Dignity of Difference," which drew controversy after 9/11.
ChapterThe life and legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Episode#455: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on Powerful Books, Mystics, Richard Dawkins, and the Dangers of Safe Spaces
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In the aftermath of 9/11, former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks felt compelled to write a book that highlighted the importance of mutual understanding and reconciliation among different religions.
42:15 - 45:18 (03:03)
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In the aftermath of 9/11, former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks felt compelled to write a book that highlighted the importance of mutual understanding and reconciliation among different religions. He believes that in today's world, we cannot continue to focus solely on eliminating, converting, or defeating other religions.