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The Torah of the Knicks
Episode 638
Rabbi Pink connects the New York Knicks' success to a lesson in this week's Torah portion about the menorah that stood in the Mishkan. Whether buildi…
1 month ago
The Samson Syndrome
Episode 637
What happens when the desire to belong becomes more important than remaining true to who we are? Drawing on the tragic story of Samson, Rabbi Cosgrov…
1 month, 1 week ago
Fully Human, Fully Remembered
Episode 636
How does one remain in relationship with an imperfect world, imperfect people, and the memories of imperfect loved ones who dwell in our hearts? Draw…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Book of Naomi
Episode 635
Rabbi Zauzmer discusses why Naomi is the real main character in the Book of Ruth, and how we can learn from her journey back to joy and wholeness aft…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lest We Forget
Episode 634
As debates over Zionism grow increasingly fraught within American Jewry, Rabbi Cosgrove explores how the meaning of Zionism itself has shifted across…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Ethics of Protest
Episode 633
From commencements to demonstrations outside synagogues, we are struggling to answer the same urgent question: When does protest deepen democracy, an…
2 months ago
Not the Whole Story
Episode 632
Rabbi Zuckerman explores Albert Einstein’s relationship to Zionism and the dangers of reducing complex history to sound bites and half-truths.
2 months, 1 week ago
Shabbat Dinner with JTS Chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz (April 24, 2026)
Episode 631
We welcomed JTS Chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz to share remarks during Shabbat dinner, and honor her extraordinary service and leadership, which…
2 months, 1 week ago
Aharei Mot-K’doshim: The Blame Game
Episode 630
Blame is easy; self-reflection is hard. Rabbi Cosgrove explores the instinct to deflect responsibility onto others and calls, in the spirit of Aharei…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
An Age-Old Question
Episode 629
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 afterma…
2 months, 3 weeks ago