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Common Faith

A rabbi and a journalist walk into… not a bar, not a synagogue, but a SiriusXM podcast studio. Each week, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of Park Avenue Synagogue, and Jon Frankel, formerly of Real Sports, will banter, question, and explore the big issues of our day through the lens of Jewish tradition and lived experience. The program is designed to be fun, thoughtful, and engaging—where faith matters, and conversation runs deep.

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00:51:59

From Questions to Convictions: Judea Pearl on...

Common Faith ·

2026/04/23

This week on Common Faith, hosts Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel begin with a candid and personal conversation about the nature of Jewish inquiry. Why is Judaism rooted in questioning, yet sermons remain one-directional? What does it mean for a rabbi to share not just ideas, but vulnerability? And where do spiritual leaders turn when they themselves are searching for answers?In the second segment, they are joined by renowned AI pioneer and public intellectual Dr. Judea Pearl. Drawing from his

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00:52:33

Siach Shalom: Talking Internal Peace for Israel’s...

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2026/04/16

What does it mean for a nation to move from mourning to celebration—while still struggling within itself?In this powerful episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel begin with one of the most emotionally charged passages in the Jewish calendar: the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut. In Israel, these days unfold back-to-back—shifting from collective grief and remembrance to the celebration of statehood and independence. They are contiguous not only on the calendar,

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00:53:52

The Last Twins: A Story of Humanity Inside Auschwitz...

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2026/04/09

What does it mean to remember the Holocaust—especially as we approach a world without survivors to tell the story?In this powerful episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the meaning of Yom HaShoah and the evolving nature of Holocaust remembrance. From the origins of the day itself to the role of ritual, storytelling, and memory, the conversation asks urgent questions: How do we preserve history? Who gets to tell the story? And what happens when memory becomes

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00:52:33

Passover, Responsibility, and Repair: World Jewish...

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2026/04/02

What does it mean to be Jewish in a world filled with suffering—especially when that suffering extends far beyond our own community?In this Passover episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore one of Judaism’s most enduring tensions: the balance between particularism and universalism. As the Passover story reminds us, we are commanded to remember our own liberation—but also to empathize with the stranger, the vulnerable, and the oppressed. This conversation comes to life

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00:52:05

Lessons from Pittsburgh: Resilience and Rebuilding...

Common Faith ·

2026/03/26

In October 2018, the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh became the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. But the story of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community is not defined by tragedy alone.In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliott Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the past, present, and future of Jewish life in Pittsburgh. First, they’re joined by historian Dr. Barbara Burstin, a leading authority on Pittsburgh Jewry, who reflects on the city’s unique Jewish community—its

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00:52:06

Inside the Jewish Book Council and Why Jewish Stories...

Common Faith ·

2026/03/19

This week on Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jon Frankel welcome Naomi Firestone-Teeter, CEO of the Jewish Book Council, to reflect on the power of Jewish literature and the work of nurturing Jewish voices in an ever-changing world. Naomi brings a deep commitment to Jewish storytelling. Since joining the Jewish Book Council in 2006 — eventually becoming its executive director and now CEO — she has helped build out the organization’s digital presence, launched

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00:52:36

Tzedakah in Action: Andres Spokoiny on Jewish...

Common Faith ·

2026/03/12

What does it mean to give—and why does Jewish tradition place such deep emphasis on tzedakah?In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy-Award-winning journalist Jon Frankel explore the Jewish ethics of giving and the real-world challenges of philanthropy today. From childhood memories of the classic blue-and-white tzedakah box to questions about how we teach generosity to the next generation, the conversation examines how giving shapes both personal character and communal

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00:53:08

Half-Jew, Full Life: Georgette Bennett on Identity,...

Common Faith ·

2026/03/05

What does it mean to choose an identity — especially when that identity places you in danger?This week on Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jon Frankel sit down with sociologist, author, and humanitarian leader Dr. Georgette Bennett to discuss her moving new book, Half-Jew–Full Life: The Unlikely Journey of a Voluntary Jew from Nazi Persecution to the American Dream. The book traces the life of Gary “Pips” Phillips — born to a Jewish father and Aryan mother in

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00:49:48

Purim and the ADL: Jonathan Greenblatt on Facing the...

Common Faith ·

2026/02/26

Purim is known as Judaism’s most joyful holiday — costumes, hamantaschen, and celebration. But beneath the revelry lies a sobering truth: it is the story of an ancient antisemitic decree and the courage required to confront it.In this powerful episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jon Frankel explore the enduring relevance of the Purim story in a post–October 7 world. From Esther’s hidden identity to Mordechai’s defiant faith, they examine what it means to

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00:53:45

Faith on the Field: Jewish Athletes in America

Common Faith ·

2026/02/19

What happens when faith and Friday night lights collide?In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore what it means to live proudly Jewish lives at the highest levels of college athletics.In the first segment, they speak with Zevi Eckhaus, Division I quarterback and NFL hopeful, who shares what it’s like to navigate locker rooms where he may be the only observant Jew — and how he honored Yom Kippur while preparing for a college football game. From wearing both Rashi

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00:52:42

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: The Unlikely Voice of Faith...

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2026/02/12

What does it mean to belong—especially when you’ve spent much of your life feeling like an outsider?This week on Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel welcome one of the most influential Jewish leaders in America, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and author of the bestselling memoir Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.Born in Korea, raised in the United States, and long made to feel like an “unlikely” Jew,

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00:53:13

Being Jewish in Public: Jonah Platt on Identity,...

Common Faith ·

2026/02/05

In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel sit down with Jonah Platt—actor, musician, producer, Jewish advocate, and host of the hit podcast Being Jewish—for an honest conversation about Jewish identity, pride, and public life in a post–October 7 world.Jonah reflects on his journey from stage and screen to becoming one of the most visible Jewish voices online, explaining how advocacy became not just a choice, but a calling. He shares why he

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00:53:18

Amy Spitalnick on Jewish Safety, Democracy, and the...

Common Faith ·

2026/01/29

In a moment when Jewish identity, democracy, and political loyalty feel increasingly put at odds, Common Faith asks a necessary and urgent question: Can Jewish safety and universal democratic values truly coexist?Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel are joined by Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, for a wide-ranging conversation on antisemitism, democracy, Israel, and the false choices facing American Jews today. Drawing on history, personal

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00:52:32

Kathrin Meyer on Holocaust Remembrance and Moral...

Common Faith ·

2026/01/22

As the generation of Holocaust survivors dwindles and antisemitism resurges across the globe, the work of remembrance has never been more urgent—or more complex. On this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel are joined by Kathrin Meyer, current Board Member for The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights (TOLI), former Secretary General of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and recipient of the 2025 Anne Frank Special

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00:53:00

What Israel Needs Now: A Conversation with Einat Wilf

Common Faith ·

2026/01/15

Since October 7, the meanings of Jewish identity, solidarity, and the future of Israel have been in flux. On this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel sit down with Dr. Einat Wilf — former member of the Israeli Knesset, author, educator, and founder of the Oz Party — for a deep, provocative conversation about the state of Zionism, Israel’s existential challenges, and the ideas shaping Jewish life in Israel and the diaspora.Wilf brings a unique lens shaped by

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00:52:56

Rediscovering Constructive Disagreement: A Jewish...

Common Faith ·

2026/01/08

In an age of polarization, outrage, and echo chambers, how do we disagree without tearing one another apart?In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel are joined by Daniel Taub—Israeli diplomat, international lawyer, mediator, and former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom—to explore the lost art of constructive disagreement through a Jewish lens.Drawing on Jewish texts, lived experience, and Taub’s work facilitating difficult

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00:52:32

Resolutions or Renewal: The Work of Change with Rabbi...

Common Faith ·

2026/01/01

What’s the difference between a resolution and a wish—and why does it matter?As the new year begins, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel explore what it really means to change. From New Year’s resolutions to Jewish ideas of teshuva—return, repair, and renewal—they ask whether transformation comes through bold declarations or small, faithful steps.The conversation deepens with a powerful guest: Rabbi Mark Borowitz, spiritual leader, author, and longtime head of Beit

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00:53:01

Cardinal Dolan's Christmas Blessing: A Shared Journey

Common Faith ·

2025/12/25

What does Christmas mean beyond the lights, music, and traditions—and what can it teach us about faith, generosity, and shared humanity?In this special holiday episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel are joined by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan for a rich and deeply human conversation recorded during the Christmas season. Together, they explore the spiritual heart of Christmas, the experience of being a religious minority in a majority culture, and the

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00:54:30

Exploring the Future of Rabbis: Insights from ATRA

Common Faith ·

2025/12/18

What does the future of rabbinic leadership look like—and why does it matter for all of us?In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel take on a question hiding in plain sight: Are we cultivating enough rabbis to meet the spiritual, communal, and moral needs of the Jewish future? Joined by Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein, Executive Director of ATRA: The Center for Rabbinic Innovation, the conversation moves from personal calling to systemic challenge.Drawing on ATRA’s

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00:52:53

Hanukkah Unwrapped: From Brooklyn to Jerusalem with...

Common Faith ·

2025/12/11

This week on Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel unwrap the deeper meaning of Hanukkah—beyond latkes, dreidels, and eight nights of gifts. Joining them is renowned writer and public intellectual Yossi Klein Halevi, whose personal journey from Brooklyn to Jerusalem illuminates the holiday’s layered history and its evolving place in Jewish identity.Together, they explore the many versions of the Hanukkah story: the miracle of the oil, the military victory

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