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An Age-Old Question
20 april 2026 · 18 min
How do the Jewish people remember tragedy? In this time of memorial and celebration, Rabbi Zuckerman turns to a lesson from the rabbis in the aftermath of the destruction of the temple: to not mourn a devastating loss is impossible, but to mourn too much is also not permitted. Life continues. Lees meer
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It's About Time
13 april 2026 · 17 min
What holds the Jewish people together across difference and distance? Rabbi Cosgrove explores the triad of time, text, and territory, beginning with Jewish time as the rhythm that shapes how we live and belong.
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A Quiet Act of Continuity
10 april 2026 · 14 min
Rabbi Zuckerman delivers a poignant message on the final day of Passover: Jewish life is found not only in its grand expressions, but in its quieter ones as well.
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Go and Learn
6 april 2026 · 13 min
Rabbi Pink explains how the Passover Seder demonstrates the importance of asking questions and learning from everyone around us.
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Slaves to Our Phones
6 april 2026 · 12 min
What does it really mean to be free? On the Shabbat of Passover, Rabbi Zauzmer encourages us to ask this question and suggests that if we can never put our phones down, we are not truly free.
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Reframing Our Story
30 maart 2026 · 14 min
Touching on one rabbi's response to a pro-Palestine campus display and the Passover Seder, Rabbi Zuckerman reminds us that to be a Jew is to tell a story that begins in pain, but does not end there; rather, it's to insist that there is a path from suffering to hope. Lees meer
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Us and Them
30 maart 2026 · 10 min
Do you tell the Passover story as a tale of “us” versus “them”? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that binary distinctions between good and bad do not tell the whole story, not in the past, and not now. He encourages us to acknowledge and thank non-Jews who have supported our people. Lees meer
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Calling Balls and Strikes
23 maart 2026 · 10 min
With baseball season beginning this week, Rabbi Zauzmer discusses automatic balls and strikes, and the humility that the new rule brings to the game.
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Presence in Absence
16 maart 2026 · 12 min
What can we learn from Torah readings that recount details of rituals and structures that no longer exist? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that the connections we make with other people are sacred and persist even when the other person is not physically with us. Lees meer
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Seeking God's Face
10 maart 2026 · 16 min
There are moments when God’s face feels hidden and faith itself seems beyond reach. Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that even when we cannot see the face of God directly, we may still encounter the divine in the face of another.
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A Stiff-Necked People
9 maart 2026 · 17 min
When is stubbornness a flaw and when does it become necessary for a people to survive? From Menachem Begin's stance against accepting reparations from Germany to the Israelites worshiping the Golden Calf, Rabbi Zuckerman discusses the characterization of Jews as a a "stiff-necked people." Lees meer
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Cantor Cast: Long Spiel Short
24 februari 2026 · 25 min
Join us as Cantor Davis and cantorial intern Kelsey Bailey discuss all things Purim spiel, and get to know Kelsey better.
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Do Clothes Make the Person?
23 februari 2026 · 16 min
Rabbi Zuckerman explores why the Torah goes into such detail about the clothing one should wear in a sacred space. Clothing, according to the Torah, is not decorative. Rather, it binds us and shapes us. In the biblical imagination, clothing does not merely express identity – it creates identity. Lees meer
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The Big Debate Over the Big Game
17 februari 2026 · 11 min
Rabbi Zauzmer discusses the recent Super Bowl ad about antisemitism and encourages us to spend more time fighting antisemites than we spend fighting one another.
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They Are Home
3 februari 2026 · 8 min
Rabbi Zuckerman speaks about the repatriation of the body of the last hostage in Gaza, Master Sergeant Ran Gvili – linking his return home to this week’s parashah, where Moses carries Joseph’s bones out of Egypt.
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Cantor Cast: Shabbat Shira: What is It?
27 januari 2026 · 27 min
Cantors Davis and Reisner revisit the pipeline issue from their last episode and share a preview of a special melody for "The Song of the Sea," coming up this Shabbat.
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Living in Truth
26 januari 2026 · 21 min
Freedom is born not only through God’s miracles, but through human agency. Drawing on the Torah reading, Václav Havel, and contemporary politics, Rabbi Cosgrove challenges us to stop “living within the lie,” reclaim our moral voice, and take agency in a consequential time. Lees meer
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ICE in Minnesota
21 januari 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Rabbi Pink, a Minnesota native, discusses the unrest in his home state, and shares how a teaching from this week’s Torah portion can help us understand what is happening and how to respond.
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The Wrong Reason to Malign
20 januari 2026 · 11 min
On the Shabbat before MLK Day, Rabbi Zauzmer reminded us that while we can criticize the policies of our elected officials, we should celebrate religious diversity in leadership.
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Why Moses?
12 januari 2026 · 18 min
Why Moses? A close reading of three brief scenes before the burning bush reveals the leadership qualities that shaped Israel’s greatest prophet. Rabbi Cosgrove explores moral courage, responsibility, and the art of standing in the breach – lessons Moses lived by, and lessons our fractured moment urgently needs. Lees meer
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The Jewish Blueprint for Combatting Loneliness
22 december 2025 · 16 min
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Cantor Cast: Why Does Nobody Want This?
16 december 2025 · 39 min
Cantors Davis and Reisner discuss everything from what drew them to the cantorate, Jewish spiritual leadership today, how their work intersects with other parts of their lives, and the hit show "Nobody Wants This."
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The War Within
15 december 2025 · 19 min
Hanukkah is not simply a story of light over darkness, but a cautionary tale of Jew against Jew. In an age of division, Rabbi Cosgrove calls for rededication to one another – reminding us that the true miracle is unity without uniformity, and the courage to keep kindling shared light. Lees meer
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Between Fury and Restraint
8 december 2025 · 20 min
Israel’s war is being fought on two fronts, on the battlefield and in the battle for moral clarity. As the last hostage awaits return, Rabbi Cosgrove explores the tension between Jacob’s restraint and his sons’ fury – how far one may go, and must not go, to save a life. Lees meer
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Stephen R. Volk Inaugural Lecture: The Soul of America: Our Nation at 250
3 december 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham joined Rabbi Cosgrove for a closer look at key moments in America’s history at this milestone anniversary at the Stephen R. Volk Inaugural Lecture: The Soul of America: Our Nation at 250. Reflecting on our nation’s triumphs, the darker hours, and the moments in between, this nuanced discussion brought our history to life and looked to the past for lessons on the way forward. Lees meer
Jon Meacham, a Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is one of America's most prominent public intellectuals. Meacham is the author of multiple bestselling books, including And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, and His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope. Named a “Global Leader for Tomorrow” by the World Economic Forum, he is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a fellow of the Society of American Historians. Meacham regularly appears on MSNBC, CNN, and other news outlets.
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Jacob’s Other Dream
1 december 2025 · 16 min
Twenty years after Jacob famously dreamed of a ladder ascending to heaven, he had another, less well-known vision. Rabbi Pink analyzes that story and shares what it can teach us about our lives.
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The Cradle of Democracy
25 november 2025 · 19 min
Following Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor, Rabbi Cosgrove calls for a civic awakening. Like Rebecca seizing her destiny, Jews today must act with agency—knowing our leaders, voting, and standing up for democracy and Jewish community. Nothing “just happens.” The future of our people and city is in our hands. Lees meer
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Stranger and Resident: The Paradox of The Jewish Experience
17 november 2025 · 19 min
From a visit to The Museum of Jewish Heritage on the anniversary of Kristallnacht and this week's torah portion, Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on the Jewish experience of being both a stranger and a resident in the place they call home, throughout history to today. Lees meer
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To Walk Together Again
10 november 2025 · 19 min
Following New York’s mayoral election, Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on democracy, disagreement, and the bonds of Jewish peoplehood. Drawing on the story of Abraham and Isaac, he calls for renewed dialogue, humility, and ahavat yisrael, a reminder that the real test begins not on the mountaintop, but on the way down. Lees meer
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The Joy of Vulnerability (Sukkot, 2025)
5 november 2025 · 11 min
Rabbi Zauzmer leads a discussion on why Sukkot is known as the holiday of joy, encouraging us to let our walls down.
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A Prayer for the Nations (Sukkot, 2025)
5 november 2025 · 11 min
Rabbi Pink explains the hidden meaning behind the ancient sacrifices on Sukkot, and what we can learn from them about how we interact with people outside our community.
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Winding the Clock
5 november 2025 · 16 min
How do we carry on after the spiritual high of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that living Jewishly is a year-round, weekly, and daily commitment. If we want the peak moments, we must practice regularly.
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A Holy Disruption (Rosh Hashanah, 2025)
5 november 2025 · 19 min
As long as there have been Jews, there have been complaints. But some disagreements are holier than others. Rabbi Pink analyzes when Jews are called, and in some cases required, to protest.
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The Torah of Uno (Yom Kippur, 2025)
5 november 2025 · 19 min
If you've ever played card or board games - and especially if you've argued over their rules - you've already picked up a hidden lesson that applies to Jewish learning. Rabbi Pink explains how this experience should inspire everyone to learn more about Judaism in the coming year. Lees meer
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After the Fall: How We Rise
5 november 2025 · 18 min
From this week's parashah about Abraham, the anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, and the upcoming mayoral election in NYC, Rabbi Zuckerman finds a common lesson: sometimes we have to go down to climb even higher and what seems like misfortune and betrayal can actually be providence in disguise. Lees meer
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No Matter the Outcome, You Must Vote
5 november 2025 · 11 min
As the early voting period begins, Rabbi Zauzmer reminds us of our Jewish obligation both to vote and to choose the best available candidate.
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Verse Zero: When God Starts Over (Shemini Atzeret, 2025)
5 november 2025 · 9 min
On the two-year Hebrew anniversary of October 7, Rabbi Zauzmer invites us to consider the trauma that prompts us to create our world anew.
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Faith in the Midst of Uncertainty
5 november 2025 · 16 min
With a hostage deal coming to fruition, a time of joy mixed with sorrow, Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on the miracle of Jewish survival and endurance.
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On The Record
20 oktober 2025 · 26 min
With the New York mayoral election in less than three weeks, Rabbi Cosgrove explains why Zohran Mamdani poses a danger to the security of New York Jewish community. He urges us to work to convince undecided voters and to vote ourselves.
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The Chamberlain Effect: Knowing vs. Doing (Yom Kippur, 2025)
3 oktober 2025 · 28 min
From screen time to free throws, Rabbi Zuckerman explores why we resist positive change, even when we know it would serve us, and how Yom Kippur can inspire us to choose the path of courage and growth.
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Heschel's Secret Mission to the Vatican (Yom Kippur, 2025)
3 oktober 2025 · 21 min
With the rapid rise of a new kind of antisemitism, we are not the first generation of Jews who have navigated this challenge. Rabbi Zauzmer compares our time to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's, imploring us to follow his example with three steps we can take in the fight against antisemitism. Lees meer
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The Length of Days (Yom Kippur, 2025)
3 oktober 2025 · 17 min
What is the gift of Yizkor? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that as we recall those who are no longer with us, we can pledge to create a memorial for them by the way we live. By taking full advantage of each day, we guarantee that we will enjoy length of days. Lees meer
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Of Silver Platters and Mirrors (Yom Kippur, 2025)
3 oktober 2025 · 33 min
Can we support Israel’s legitimate self-defense and also have empathy for the suffering of Gaza? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that the tension between concern for self and concern for the other defines Jewish identity and that self-examination together with critique of the other is the essence of Yom Kippur. Lees meer
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Finding Our Why
25 september 2025 · 30 min
On this Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Zuckerman reflected on the extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people—from the displaced persons camps of 1945, where life and learning were rebuilt out of devastation, to the challenges we face today after October 7. Through stories of survival, renewal, and his own journey to Israel, Rabbi Zuckerman explored a timeless truth: “Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how.” As we enter the new year, he calls on us to root ourselves in purpose, to live by the teachings of our tradition, and to take the wheel of our own lives. Lees meer
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The Intersection of Confidence and Humility
25 september 2025 · 10 min
Remembering Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her fifth yahrzeit, Rabbi Zauzmer urges us to disagree better and to see the humanity in everyone.
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Jonas Phillips and the American Jewish Ideal
25 september 2025 · 31 min
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Rabbi Cosgrove turns to the legacy of Jonas Phillips for guidance and inspiration. His story — immigrant, patriot, proud Jew — challenges us to claim our freedoms boldly, live our Judaism publicly, and secure a vibrant Jewish future. Lees meer
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Our Worst - and Best - Selves
25 september 2025 · 16 min
In an age of viral shame, Rabbi Cosgrove tells us that the High Holidays teach otherwise. God does not seek our destruction but our return. We stand before God as our worst — and best — selves, called to forgiveness, renewal, and life.
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The Great Balancing Act
17 september 2025 · 15 min
Two hundred years ago, Mordecai Manuel Noah dreamed of Ararat, a Jewish refuge on the Niagara River. His vision failed, but the question endures: how to live fully in the world without losing ourselves to it. Rabbi Cosgrove calls on us to take up that challenge anew. Lees meer
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L'dor V'dor: Hayden and Boris
2 september 2025 · 13 min
A new episode of our teens’ project on the family history of senior members of our community is now available. These conversations offered the teens a new perspective on Jewish American life and gave the adults the chance to reflect and connect with Gen Z. Lees meer
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L'dor V'dor: Max, Noah, and Herb
26 augustus 2025 · 16 min
A new episode of our teens’ project on the family history of senior members of our community is now available. These conversations offered the teens a new perspective on Jewish American life and gave the adults the chance to reflect and connect with Gen Z. Lees meer