Rabbi Cosgrove: Upholding the World – Together (February 7, 2026)
Rabbi Cosgrove Sermons
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On UJA Shabbat, Rabbi Cosgrove draws on an interfaith moment at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and on the Torah’s wisdom to reflect on leadership, responsibility, and why UJA’s strength lies not in any one leader, but in the shared commitments of the community.
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