Rabbi Cosgrove: Holy Living (May 7, 2022)
Rabbi Cosgrove Sermons
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16m
What defines a life of k’dushah, of holiness? Responding to that ages-old question, Rabbi Cosgrove finds that a life of holiness includes both observance of ritual detail and commitment to ethical behavior, pride in the distinctions that set Jews apart and responsibility to all humanity.
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