Rabbi Louis Sachs explores the painful yet pressing question his four-year-old daughter asked after a school lockdown drill: “Why do we lock the door?”

Reflecting on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the disturbing celebrations that followed, he draws on Jewish teachings to examine the power of speech, challenging us to defend civil discourse, reject violence, and stand proudly for our values and identity.

Delivered on Shabbat morning, September 13, 2025.

Torah Outside the Box is a podcast where Rabbi Louis Sachs shares sermons, stories, and reflections that bring Torah beyond the walls of the synagogue.
Thoughtful, heartfelt, and occasionally a little provocative, each episode explores how Jewish wisdom speaks to modern life — because Torah belongs not just in the synagogue, but in our lives.