Rabbi Cosgrove: The Ethics of Protest (May 9, 2026)
Rabbi Cosgrove Sermons
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From commencements to demonstrations outside synagogues, we are struggling to answer the same urgent question: When does protest deepen democracy, and when does it fray the ties that bind? Rabbi Cosgrove argues for a Judaism that honors dissent while insisting upon dignity, restraint, and covenantal responsibility.
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