The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

How to Evolve (Selichot address by Rabbi Sacks from 2009)

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

Show Notes

On 12th September 2009, Rabbi Sacks delivered this Midnight Selichot address at the service in Hampstead Synagogue.

Listen to his inspiring sermon on how to create self-change, how to respond to crisis, and how to forgive.

With thanks to Philip Baigel for providing the recording of this sermon.

View video footage and read the transcript here: rabbisacks.org/videos/how-to-evolve/

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