Video Library

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we interact in the world on both an interpersonal and a global level. How will the effects of the pandemic ripple out into social, political, economic, and technological change? Rabbi Cosgrove, Dr.

In this week’s parashah, the favorite prayer Mah Tovu is born, and from an unusual source: the gentile prophet Balaam.

Julius Rosenwald rose to meteoric wealth at the helm of Sears, Roebuck and Co., yet his most important legacy stands on the pioneering changes he introduced to the practice of philanthropy.

As we begin to return to the welcoming, familiar communal spaces – the classrooms, boardrooms, and sanctuaries – that shape our Jewish lives, how will our houses of learning and prayer adapt to meet the needs of a new era of Jewish communal engagement? Dr.

This joyful setting of Psalm 113 keeps Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt’s incredible legacy alive. The virtuoso vocals and remarkable range of the voice that Cantor Schwartz shares with Rosenblatt make this a moving moment. May Rosenblatt’s memory be for a blessing. Wishing you a Shabbat shalom. 

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.

How can we strive to be allies for the LGBTQIA+ community? Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, a progressive advocate for trans rights and a vocal ally for queer inclusivity, discusses how allyship can become a Jewish practice and how we can build a more equitable world together.

Our own Cantor Rachel Brook joins forces with Cantor Rachel Goldman and Laurie Akers to celebrate the power of women’s voices raised in harmony and tell the story of women in the cantorate through a personal lens.

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.

Liz Diament, a senior educator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., explores the early works of Theresa Bernstein, a Polish artist born in 1890. These works revealed the challenges faced by new immigrants to New York in the early 20th century.