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Common Faith

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Judaism
Jewish Identity
Anti-Semitism
Israel
Holocaust
Hanukkah
New York City
Jewish Community
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Interfaith Dialogue
Education
Yom Kippur
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Rosh Hashanah
Jonas Phillips
Christmas
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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 fait... more

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The Jewish High Holidays are built around memory, renewal, and the passage of time. But what happens when time itself has broken? As Rosh Hashanah approaches, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel welcome Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was ta... more

College football has its sacred places, rituals, traditions, rivalries—and some very devoted believers. So when does fandom begin to look a little like faith?

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel welcome ESPN’s Paul Finebaum for a wide-ranging conv... more

What does it mean to be Jewish on a college campus right now? The headlines often tell a story of antisemitism, protests, polarization, and fear. Those realities matter—but they are not the whole story.

In this back-to-school episode of Common Faith... more

What does it really mean to leave a legacy?

Money may be one of the most difficult subjects for families to discuss, but what if conversations about wealth are really conversations about values? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel begin with a fun... more

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Ari Israel
Chief Executive Officer and Rabbi at Maryland Hillel
Maryland Hillel
Episode: Back to School Special: Jewish Life on Campus - The Hillel Story
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs
Executive Director of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life, Lunder Family Rabbi at Beth Israel, Colby College professor
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Episode: Back to School Special: Jewish Life on Campus - The Hillel Story
Rabbi Jessica Kirschner
Executive Director and Senior Rabbi, Hillel at Stanford
Stanford Hillel
Episode: Back to School Special: Jewish Life on Campus - The Hillel Story
Andrea Baumann Lustig
Wealth manager, managing partner of Fisher-Stralum Advisors; author
Fisher-Stralum Advisors; Hightower; author of Legacy on the Line
Episode: Legacy on the Line: Wealth, Values, and What We Pass On
Ethan Kross
Professor of Psychology and Management; Director of Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory; author
University of Michigan
Episode: Shift: Ethan Kross on Managing Emotions in a Complex World
David Mikics
Professor, author, columnist
Tablet Magazine contributor
Episode: Hollywood R.I.P.? David Mikics on Movies, Culture, and Jewish Identity
Daniela Gerson
Award-winning journalist and author, co-author of The Wanderers
The Wanderers book project
Episode: The Wanderers: Uncovering Hidden Histories of Jewish Survival
Talia Inlander
Deputy Director of the Mignana Family Center for Immigration Law and Policy, UCLA School of Law, immigration attorney
UCLA School of Law
Episode: The Wanderers: Uncovering Hidden Histories of Jewish Survival
Mordechai Lightstone
Director of Social Media, chabad.org; founder of Tech Tribe
chabad.org / Tech Tribe
Episode: The Digital Dilemma: Judaism's Opportunities and Risks in an Age of AI

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • A great podcast

    I heard about this when I was live streaming the Park Avenue Synagogue services. Listening to Rabbi Cosgrove is a great comfort to me in these challenging times and I’m excited that I can now hear him every week (I’m a remote member, living in Michigan).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyrchapman
    United Statesa year ago

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Legacy on the Line: Wealth, Values, and What We Pass On
Q: Andrea, how do you frame the conversation with families so that they begin to align wealth with their values without triggering resistance or fear?
By starting with acknowledged, understandable beliefs and guiding families through a structured, private read-and-reflect process, then gradually introducing a family mission and a foundational plan that aligns resources with values and long-term goals.
Shift: Ethan Kross on Managing Emotions in a Complex World
Q: Do you have a good sense that these concepts work in your own family life and with your kids?
The host and guest acknowledge that family dynamics are complex; the guest suggests his methods apply but with nuance, admitting that at home it's hard to perfectly apply a universal framework and that acceptance and personal adaptation are key.
Knowledge Is Power: Understanding Breast Health and Genetic Testing with Dr. Elisa Port
Q: What prompted you to write a book that blends patient stories with medical expertise?
Dr. Port explains she wanted to bridge the gap between doctor advice and patient experience, providing a platform where both elements inform and empower patients, especially given how rapidly treatments and guidance evolve.
The World Cup and the American Exception: Soccer, Identity, and Belonging
Q: Is soccer finally catching on in the United States, or is it still a niche compared to traditional American sports?
It has grown significantly across generations and through international leagues, but it remains a unique, evolving phenomenon with ongoing debates about whether it will become hegemonic in American sports culture.
The World Cup and the American Exception: Soccer, Identity, and Belonging
Q: So let's start with a positive here, what function does soccer play on the global stage given its massive following?
Soccer functions as a proxy for cultural and political issues, gathering the world every four years in a single tournament to determine supremacy and reveal how different societies engage with the sport, their histories, and their identities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Faith

What is Common Faith about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, conversation-driven program examines big social and cultural questions through Jewish perspectives, pairing a senior rabbi with a celebrated investigative journalist. Episodes frequently explore topics at the intersection of religion, identity, and public life—ranging from global sports and storytelling to education, Israel, and Holocaust memory—often featuring scholars, authors, and policymakers as guests. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with rigorous context, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how Jewish thought informs contemporary issues, diplomacy, media, and community resilience. A notable strength is its ability to host diverse voices—from historians and filmmakers to educators and phi... more

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2. Rabbi Rachel Isaacs
3. Rabbi Jessica Kirschner
4. Andrea Baumann Lustig
5. Ethan Kross
6. David Mikics
7. Daniela Gerson
8. Talia Inlander

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