Hear sermons, conversations, and select programs from Rabbi Cosgrove and the entire Park Avenue Synagogue clergy team to help round out your day. Don’t forget to subscribe to get a notification for our next episode. Listen to live recorded sessions and feel like you’re there at PAS! Find more information at www.pasyn.org or follow us @parkavenuesyn.
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How does a connection to the land of Israel play out in your life? In sharing his own personal experience, Rabbi Cosgrove reminds us how the dream and the reality of a sovereign Jewish state in the land of Israel has sustained the Jewish people. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connecte…
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We heard from Scott Miller, co-author of Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust, in dialogue with Rabbi Zuckerman.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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A Seder of Vigilance and Empathy
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Six months after October 7, are you expecting seder guests with conflicted and conflicting views? For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and check out www.pasyn.org for all our virtual and in-person offerings.…
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Becoming Elijah with Dr. Daniel Matt
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Recorded in front of a live audience, Dr. Daniel Matt and Rabbi Cosgrove prepare for Passover by exploring the figure of Elijah, his transformation from zealous prophet to compassionate hero, and how he became one of the most popular figures in Jewish folklore. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want …
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Live with Rabbi Zuckerman and Author Dan Senor
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Hear Rabbi Zuckerman in conversation with Dan Senor, co-author of Start-Up Nation and The Genius of Israel, as he shares insights into why Israel has proven resistant to many of the societal struggles that other democracies face, especially exhibited in the ways Israelis have come together in the wake of October 7.…
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Can we talk? After a recent experience on campus, Rabbi Cosgrove regrets that honest dialogue between people of differing views is prevented by antagonists who would rather play “gotcha” than take part in challenging and vulnerable conversation. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connecte…
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Women's Bodies, Women's Health, Women's Needs
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In honor of Women's History Month, physicians and PAS members Elizabeth Comen and Lisa Fishman discussed Comen’s new book, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today, moderated by Rabbi Koffman with a special appearance from Cantor Davis.…
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Purim During War with Joel Chasnoff
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Welcome Purim as Rabbi Cosgrove speaks with comedian and author Joel Chasnoff about his new book, Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land, and how to laugh when Purim coincides with a war. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected wit…
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Rabbi Zauzmer: The Oscars Speech That Could Have Been (March 16, 2024)
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Rabbi Zauzmer responds to Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech at the Oscars and explores the parallels that do exist between the Holocaust and Israel's current situation.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Is the story of Esther just a comedic fantasy or is it a parable for our own times? Rabbi Cosgrove finds a lesson in the Megillah for how we can understand our place in society and our responsibility to live joyfully as proud, committed Jews. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected w…
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Although Israel remains traumatized by the terror of October 7, the hostages, and the ongoing war, there is talk of “the day after.” Rabbi Cosgrove examines the arguments for and against a two-state solution and offers his vision for a hopeful path forward. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to s…
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Under the Stretcher (February 24, 2024)
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Israeli society and Jews worldwide need to show solidarity during these times. Using the analogy of “the stretcher,” inspired by author Max Levin, Rabbi Zuckerman emphasizes the importance of carrying our brothers and sisters through the war in Israel in any way that we can, from wherever we may be.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Conversations with Cosgrove: The Trauma of October 7 Survivors with Dr. Lia Naor
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Listen as Rabbi Cosgrove interviews Dr. Lia Naor about the psychological affects on survivors of October 7 and how her particular brand of therapy has been instrumental in their care. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and che…
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Breathe . . . and Breathe Again
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As the Gaza war continues, how do you respond to people whose views on what should happen next in the conflict differ from your own? Rabbi Cosgrove counsels that it is essential to assume positive intent on the part of others and to ask thought-provoking questions to promote understanding. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on …
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Synagogue Leadership in Turbulent Times
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Listen to SAPIR Institute Director Chanan Weissman host a conversation with Rabbi Cosgrove and Rabbi Rachel Isaacs about the future of synagogue life in a time of disruption. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and check out ww…
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During Kabbalat Shabbat, Governor Kathy Hochul talked about her trip to Israel, the importance of allyship, and the steps she’s taking to protect citizens from the rise in antisemitism.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Live with Rabbi Cosgrove and author/journalist Matti Friedman
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On this week's podcast, hear Rabbi Cosgrove and Matti Friedman have a wide ranging discussion about Israel since October 7th. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and check out www.pasyn.org for all our virtual and in-person off…
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Live with Rabbi Cosgrove and PAS Past President Menachem Rosensaft
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Rabbi Cosgrove and Menachem Rosensaft discuss the genocide proceedings brought by South Africa against Israel, before the International Court of Justice.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Writing Our Next Chapter (January 20, 2024)
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What happens when we try to hide, or even undo, our Jewish heritage and identity? It's a story seen throughout history, even told on theater stages. Rabbi Zuckerman explores "The New Jew," who is no longer willing to hide in the shadows of antisemitism, and when to combat hate with love.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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What would MLK say? We cannot know, but based on his writings, Rabbi Cosgrove projects what MLK might say about October 7, about the Israel-Hamas conflict, about Black-Jewish relations, and more. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platfo…
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Honoring MLK Day with Jonathan Eig
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Listen to a special podcast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Rabbi Cosgrove talks to author Jonathan Eig about his latest book, which the New York Times called, "The first comprehensive account of the civil rights icon in decades," King: A Life. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay…
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How is being Jewish akin to being a Michigan Wolverine? Rabbi Cosgrove points to the pull of pride in belonging and the push of outside hostility that unite a group. As we confront the hostility unleashed on October 7, we must also retain our joy in living a Jewish life. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Faceb…
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How should a Jewish majority apply Jewish law and its principles in a sovereign Jewish state in the modern world? Rabbi Cosgrove honors the memory of his friend and teacher Rabbi David Ellenson, z”l, by introducing three of his articles that address this critical question. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Fac…
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Following the terrorist rampage in Israel last week, the eyes of history are upon us. Rabbi Cosgrove calls on us to support Israel with dollars to meet the urgent needs of the moment and for the sake of pikuach nefesh, saving lives, to make donations even on Shabbat. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook.…
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What are you doing now to support Israel? Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on last week’s PAS mission to Israel, emphasizing the overwhelming solidarity of Israelis in caring for survivors of the October 7th attacks, advocating for the hostages, and supporting the soldiers. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. W…
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Jewish Philanthropy with Charles Bronfman and Dr. Jeffrey Solomon
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Charles Bronfman and Dr. Jeffrey Solomon, who have spent decades in the philanthropic world and co-authored the book The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan, join Rabbi Cosgrove as they discuss donating in the Jewish world, a particularly relevant topic while Israel is in need of financial assistance from the Jewish diaspora. For mo…
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Antisemitism and College Campuses
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Recorded in front of a live audience, Rabbi Leah Fein, the Senior Director of Engagement at Columbia/Barnard Hillel, discussed antisemitism on college campuses, as well as how college students can embrace their Jewish community and confront hatred on their campuses.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Remarks from U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres
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During Kabbalat Shabbat services, Representative Torres explained why he is outspoken against antisemitism, and asks why others have chosen silence.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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What are you doing for Israel? Recalling the dramatic and united efforts of American Jewry to assist pre-State Israel, Rabbi Cosgrove calls on us to be united and unflagging in stepping up on all fronts to support Israel in the current war. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected wit…
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Israel at War with Dr. Mishy Harman
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Dr. Mishy Harman, co-founder and host of Israel Story, the most listened-to Jewish and Israeli podcast in the world, joins Rabbi Cosgrove in a discussion about the war in Israel and its ramifications for Israelis and Palestinians. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Fol…
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Live with Rabbi Cosgrove and American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch
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Recorded in front of a live audience, Rabbi Cosgrove and Ted Deutch discuss Israel at war, the impacts on the global Jewish community, and how the American Jewish Committee is responding to this crisis. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all…
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How do we move forward after a grievous loss? Recognizing that we have passed sh’loshim, thirty days since the horrendous attacks of October 7, Rabbi Cosgrove turns to our founding father Abraham’s family for a model of how even deeply estranged siblings can work toward a common future. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Ins…
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Don’t Look Away (November 4, 2023)
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Reflecting on his recent mission trip to Israel, which was both beautiful and heartbreaking, Rabbi Zuckerman reminds us that it is the responsibility of every Jewish person to not look away when our community is suffering, but rather attempt to put out the flames of a world on fire.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Clergy Reflection: Mission to Israel During Wartime
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Upon their return from recent clergy missions to Israel, Cantor Schwartz and Rabbi Zuckerman share reflections on their experiences of being there during this crisis and key takeaways from their journeys.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Antisemitism? Here? Now? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that the aftermath of October 7 has revealed not only verbal and physical attacks, but a “higher antisemitism” – a societal attitude that Jewish lives don’t matter. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenue…
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Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy For Combating Antisemitism
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"You are each boots on the ground . . . We have to combat antisemitism together." Michal Cotler-Wunsh, LL.B, LL.M, joined us for Kabbalat Shabbat to share remarks from the bimah about the sharp rise in antisemitism around the world since Hamas’ attack on Israel.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Cosgrove: Israel’s Just War (October 21, 2023)
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Is Israel fighting a just war? Rabbi Cosgrove reviews the Jewish laws of war to provide us with a vocabulary for understanding and defending Israel’s response to the Hamas terror attack of October 7. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all pl…
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Mayor Adams: How Can I Stand on the Sidelines? (October 13, 2023)
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Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the PAS community on his deep connection to the Jewish community, combating antisemitism and hate, and breaking bread to create peace and understanding.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Koffman: The Tyranny of Perfection (Yom Kippur, 2023)
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How do we embrace our perfectly imperfect selves? Rabbi Koffman explores, and breaks down, the false expectations that many have for their lives, partners, and especially themselves, through the wisdom of the Torah, and the themes of the Barbie movie.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Cosgrove: Keep Moving (Ne’ilah, 2023)
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For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and check out www.pasyn.org for all our virtual and in-person offerings.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Zauzmer: Saying What Matters Before It’s Too Late (Yom Kippur, 2023)
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We often wait until we are on our deathbeds to say the most important things to those we love, sometimes leaving us without the opportunity to say them at all. Yom Kippur is our wake-up call to have these conversations now. Rabbi Zauzmer implores us not to delay sharing what matters most with the people who matter most.…
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Fork in Your Road (Yom Kippur, 2023)
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Show business wiz Ben Hecht took a shot in the dark one night and expressed the deep need and desire for a Jewish state to a room full of wise guys, which unexpectedly led to a chance encounter with Hillel Kook, the nephew of Rav Kook, the first Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine. Taking lessons from the legacy of this unlikely couple and Y…
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Rabbi Cosgrove: Judgment and Mercy (Yom Kippur, 2023)
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At the moment of Yizkor, what do we remember most about our loved ones? By way of the story of Judge Irving Kaufman, Rabbi Cosgrove challenges us to forgive our own foibles and frailties, to live in the present as our best selves, and to remember the best of others. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. …
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Rabbi Cosgrove: Israel at War . . . With Itself (Kol Nidrei, 2023)
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Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War Israel again stands at a tipping point, its existence as a Jewish and democratic state threatened not by outside enemies but by deeply rooted internal tensions. Rabbi Cosgrove calls for a Zionism that espouses both self-defense and liberal values. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instag…
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Rabbi Koffman: Choosing Hope Over Fear (Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 2023)
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Has fear kept you from realizing your dreams? Rabbi Koffman asserts that we need to confront our fears to live to our greatest potential.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Tethered to Time (Rosh Hashanah Day 2, 2023)
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Many aspects of our world, from learning to entertainment, seem to be getting faster and faster, resulting in instant gratification through vapid hurrying, but at what cost? Rabbi Zuckerman expresses why much of life requires deep, intense encounters rather than the feeling of overnight success.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Rabbi Zauzmer: What ChatGPT Teaches Us About Living with a Whole Heart (Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 2023)
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Some think artificial intelligence will drastically improve our world, and some think it will destroy us, but it's up to us to figure out how to live in a world with AI. Rabbi Zauzmer explores Jewish perspectives on AI and encourages us to strengthen the muscles which make us human, not machine – our emotions, our empathy, and our compassion.…
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Rabbi Cosgrove: Missing Pieces (Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 2023)
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What did the late Rabbi Harold Kushner mean when he said, “We’re more complete if we’re incomplete”? Rabbi Cosgrove explores how we may understand loss and imperfections in our lives. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and che…
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Planting a Tree (Erev Rosh Hashanah, 2023)
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Scientists and rabbis alike have investigated what we can learn from trees. Rabbi Zuckerman explores the many metaphors for how people are more like trees than one may have thought, and how these lessons apply to our entrance into the new year.Oleh Park Avenue Synagogue
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Conversations with Cosgrove: Choosing to Serve with Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink and Cantorial Intern Sierra Fox
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As we enter the Days of Awe leading up to Yom Kippur, enjoy Rabbi Cosgrove in conversation with Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink and Cantorial Intern Sierra Fox as they discuss what called them to serve the Jewish people. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAve…
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