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Exasperated with the Israelites’ frequent acts of ingratitude, Moses lashes out. Rabbi Cosgrove shares what we can learn from this outburst, its aftermath, and the events leading up to it.

What does it take to be a good leader? Rabbi Cosgrove explores what Korah can teach us about humility, leadership, and giving feedback by giving us examples of what not to do.

One of the blessings of this pandemic has been our increased connection with Jews around the world through technology.

How much power of choice do we really have in life? Rabbi Cosgrove shares how we can – and should – work toward living purposefully, even when it feels as though we don’t have as much control as we’d like.

Justin Cammy, a literary and cultural historian and the Director of the Program in Jewish Studies at Smith College, explores who Sholom Aleichem’s classic hero really was and why his message is so prescient today.

Some of the hardest battles must be fought after the war is over, and healing can be a process that requires determination and resilience. Whatever you’re recovering from, may it be full and speedy. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom. 

When Moses says, “let your enemies be scattered, your foes be put to flight,” there might be more to his words than we realize. Rabbi Cosgrove explores the nuances between an obvious enemy and a subtler foe.

Billy Planer, founder and Director of Etgar 36, guides us on how to engage in heated, weighty conversations with caution and care.

While Istanbul is no longer the capital of Turkey, it is still the country’s beating heart. Home to over 15 million people who go to work on one continent (Europe) and live on another (Asia), it’s a city that blends cultures, languages, and sensibilities in unexpected ways.

What can Samson’s story teach us about parenting? Rabbi Cosgrove explores the lessons we can take away from parent-child relationships in the Torah.