Conversations with Cosgrove: Eight Stories of the Modern State of Israel with Rick Richman

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Herzl and Me - September 26, 2022: In an imagined conversation with the founding father of Zionism, Rabbi Cosgrove assesses the accomplishments, the aspirations, and the complexities of the Jewish state and provides a charge for us all to create strong Jewish identities. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

29 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Zauzmer - Lessons of Come From Away - October 1, 2022 by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

12 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Zauzmer - Honey Moments - September 25, 2022: Rabbi Zauzmer explores the meaning of honey on Rosh Hashanah and throughout the year. Through sharing about her own upbringing, she discusses how we can create our own sweet Jewish traditions (metaphorical "honey moments") to instill a love of Judaism in... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

20 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: Georgia in the Balance with Neil Steiner: As the country awaits the outcome of the Georgia Senate runoff election, listen as Rabbi Cosgrove discusses the state of election and voting rights laws, with Neil Steiner, a PAS member and the recipient of the American Bar Association’s top Pro Bono... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

27 min listen

Back to the Polls: Breaking Down the Israeli Election: As Israelis head back to the polls on November 1 for the fifth time in three years, David Halperin, CEO of Israel Policy Forum, and Rabbi Cosgrove discuss who the key players are, what to look out for in this round of voting, and what’s at stake. Stay co... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

60 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Zuckerman - The Holiday About ”Nothing” - October 15, 2022: Enjoy this most recent sermon from Rabbi Zuckerman, which he shared live before PAS this past Shabbat. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

15 min listen

Conversations With Cosgrove: The Power of Queen Esther, With Dr. Erica Brown: Get ready for Purim with Rabbi Cosgrove in dialogue with Dr. Erica Brown, Vice-Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University. Listen as they discuss Queen Esther, the central character of Purim, and Dr. Brown's new book, Esther: Power, Fate... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

27 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: The Afterlife of Meir Kahane in the Knesset Coalition: As Benjamin Netanyahu is forming his government in Israel, Rabbi Cosgrove and professor and author Shaul Magid, Distinguished Fellow in Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, discuss the impact of Meir Kahane on Israeli politics, some 32 years after hi... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

33 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Postcards - October 5, 2022: The moment of Yizkor makes us aware of the finite and indefinite length of our lives. Rabbi Cosgrove encourages us not only to remember our debts to those who have gone before but also to recognize our responsibility to those who will follow us and will,... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

13 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve - October 29, 2022: Is it good to regret? The Hebrew word naham can mean to regret, to repent, and also to comfort. Rabbi Cosgrove explains how the relationship between these apparently contradictory meanings allows us to learn and to benefit from our mistakes. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

16 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - To Honor and Revere - October 5, 2022: While we hope for long life, we fear the inevitable losses of old age; most of all, we fear becoming irrelevant. Rabbi Cosgrove charges us with revering our elders, not only by caring for their physical and social needs, but above all, by maintaining the... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

26 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: Beyond Sports with Jon Frankel: Listen as Rabbi Cosgrove discusses cutting edge issues in sports (and a little Judaism) with HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel correspondent Jon Frankel, a longtime member of Park Avenue Synagogue. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

30 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Kissinger on Moses - October 8, 2022: Drawing parallels between Moses and successful modern leaders, Rabbi Cosgrove finds that Moses exemplifies all the qualities of a great leader, especially the ultimate measure of success: that one’s values endure far beyond one’s own lifetime. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

18 min listen

Fearless: So you think you know the story of the Exodus? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches an alternate version that credits our people’s liberation not to signs and wonders but to the courageous acts of righteous women. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_C... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

16 min listen

Kahane Lives: How will we react to the seismic rightward shift in the Israeli government following last month’s election? Rabbi Cosgrove enjoins us that while our love and support of Israel must not waver, we must openly discuss our concerns for the sake of the fu... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

17 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Kanye and Kyrie - November 5, 2022: Why should we care about the antisemitic tweets from Kanye, Kyrie, and others? Rabbi Cosgrove explains that hate-filled rhetoric always leads to violence and calls on us to fight antisemitism by every means we have available. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

17 min listen

Invisible String: How do we support Israel when we object to the actions of its government? Rabbi Cosgrove proposes that our support is essential now more than ever before, advising that we must uphold and assist ventures that work toward establishing an Israel that r... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

17 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: Myth America with Julian E. Zelizer: This week, Rabbi Cosgrove is joined by Princeton professor, best-selling author and PAS member Julian E. Zelizer as they discuss his most recent book, Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past. Together, they explor... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

30 min listen

Reflection on the Rabbinate: Rabbis Cosgrove and Wolpe in Conversation: As Rabbi Wolpe prepares to retire after serving as Rabbi of Los Angeles’ Sinai Temple for 25 years, he and Rabbi Cosgrove engage in dialogue reflecting on his rabbinic career. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

45 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - Intermarriage Rising - November 19, 2022: Given the fact of interfaith marriages, what is the role and responsibility of the rabbi and the synagogue? Rabbi Cosgrove enjoins interfaith couples to learn about Judaism together and to take responsibility for their Jewish future. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

21 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Cosgrove - The Last Letter - October 17, 2022: The Soviet author Vasily Grossman imagined a final letter from his mother before her death in the Berdichev Ghetto; he also continued writing to her after her death. Rabbi Cosgrove invites us to imagine the letters our loved ones might have written to us... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

14 min listen

Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream: Purim is not simply playful, and the Megillah is not all merry. Rabbi Cosgrove uncovers the dark side of the tale of Esther and how the story has been turned around to justify violent acts. At this fraught time, we pray for a peaceful Purim. For more... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

19 min listen

Sermon - Rabbi Zauzmer - Looking Back While Moving Forward - November 12, 2022: Throughout history, we have seen Jews and non-Jews leave their homes in a rush. Rabbi Zauzmer explores the story of Lot's wife and why she looked back when she left the sinful city of Sodom. Is it dangerous to look back on our past or can we gain som... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

13 min listen

Rabbi Koffman: Choosing Hope Over Fear (Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 2023): Has fear kept you from realizing your dreams? Rabbi Koffman asserts that we need to confront our fears to live to our greatest potential. by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

18 min listen

Conversations With Cosgrove: Rabbi Heschel’s Legacy with Peter A. Geffen: As we approach the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Rabbi Cosgrove sits down with the founder of The Heschel School, Peter A. Geffen. Geffen shares the Rabbi’s impact on his approach to education, and how this unique relationship led him to... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

29 min listen

The Story of Us: The Haggadah gives us the opportunity to overlay our own stories onto the shared template of our people’s foundational narrative. Rabbi Cosgrove urges us to open our Seders to challenging questions and to accept conflicting answers, understanding tha... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

18 min listen

Conversations With Cosgrove: Small-Town Jewish Life with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

30 min listen

Teens: A Mental Health Emergency: Our country and our community are seeing an unprecedented mental health crisis among our youth. Rabbi Cosgrove counsels that every one of us has a role in making the young people in our lives feel seen while helping them find their way to mental stab... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

17 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: Eight Stories of the Modern State of Israel with Rick Richman: Listen as Rabbi Cosgrove prepares to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel's Independence Day – by speaking to Rick Richman, author of And None Shall Make Them Afraid: Eight Stories of the Modern State of Israel, which presents individuals who played a p... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

26 min listen

Conversations with Cosgrove: Garden of the Righteous with Richard Hurowitz: In this special edition of the podcast, Rabbi Cosgrove speaks with author Richard Hurowitz about his new book, In the Garden of the Righteous, which illustrates previously unknown stories of righteous gentiles, who at risk to their own lives, saved J... by Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

34 min listen

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