In these words, from Psalm 126, the psalmist comforts us with the idea that the labor of weeping leads to the harvest of joy, and it is the work of mourning that helps us move forward.
Drawing this song from our June concert of Debbie Friedman’s music, the largest in-person gathering at the synagogue since 2019, we hope this duet inspires us all, even as we recall the destruction of the temple on Tisha b’Av. May we return to Jerusalem, in person or in our hearts.
Featuring: Cantors Azi Schwartz & Mira Davis
Producer: Eli Grunfeld
Music Director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Erik Van Batavia, Russell Miller
Graduation season reminds us that time moves forward inexorably. Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that even though it is human nature to resist change, we live best when we move forward with openness to becoming our best selves in whatever circumstances the future brings.
In celebration of Pride Month, Dr. Joy Ladin, the first openly transgender professor at Yeshiva University, joined in discussion with Rabbi Cosgrove on gender, faith, and how Jewish communities can affirm diverse identities. A celebrated poet, Dr. Ladin has a unique approach to tackling questions...
Madeline Gomez, Hillary Schneller, and Rabbi Koffman.
In December, the Supreme Court heard arguments on a Mississippi law that makes most abortions illegal after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The case is considered a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, setting the stage for what could be the most conseque...
