Rabbi Cosgrove: The Story of Ruth, the Story of Us (Shavuot June 3, 2025)
Rabbi Cosgrove Sermons
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16m
Why do we read Ruth on Shavuot, and why at Yizkor? In a world governed by law, Ruth teaches the power of hesed – unearned, enduring kindness. Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on memory, love, and the quiet acts that bind us to one another, in life and in loss.
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