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The Devil Wears Prada 2 with David Frankel & B.J. Novak
Apr 30, 2026
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From Questions to Convictions: Judea Pearl on Zionophobia and Coexistence
Apr 23, 2026
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Siach Shalom: Talking Internal Peace for Israel’s Independence
Apr 16, 2026
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The Last Twins: A Story of Humanity Inside Auschwitz for Holocaust Remembrance
Apr 9, 2026
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Passover, Responsibility, and Repair: World Jewish Relief in Action
Apr 2, 2026
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| 4/30/26 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 with David Frankel & B.J. Novak | The episode opens with a lively and personal conversation about family, media, and creative paths. The hosts reflect on the cultural staying power of The Devil Wears Prada—why it resonated across generations, and whether its portrayal of workplace dynamics still holds up today. Then David Frankel and B.J. Novak join the conversation to discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2—why now, what’s changed, and how the story reflects a new era in media and leadership. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | From Questions to Convictions: Judea Pearl on Zionophobia and Coexistence | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the power of questioning—then sit down with AI pioneer Dr. Judea Pearl to discuss antisemitism, Zionism, and why “coexistence” has become a controversial idea. A bold and thought-provoking conversation about truth, identity, and moral clarity. | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | Siach Shalom: Talking Internal Peace for Israel’s Independence | As Israel moves from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut, the nation holds grief and celebration side by side. But beneath that unity lies deep internal division. In this episode, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore whether a fractured society can still talk to itself—featuring Dr. Alick Isaacs, Rabba Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, and Keren Sokoloff of Siach Shalom, who are bringing Israelis across ideological and religious lines into honest, often uncomfortable, but transformative conversation. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | The Last Twins: A Story of Humanity Inside Auschwitz for Holocaust Remembrance | As Yom HaShoah approaches, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore how we remember the Holocaust in a world with fewer survivors. Featuring the documentary The Last Twins, this episode highlights a powerful story of moral courage—and asks what responsibility we carry in keeping these stories alive. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Passover, Responsibility, and Repair: World Jewish Relief in Action | In this Passover episode, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the tension between caring for our own and caring for the world—blending thoughtful debate with personal stories, Seder nostalgia, and even a few laughs about gefilte fish and marathon Seders. Featuring David Weisberg and Maurice Helfgott of World Jewish Relief, the conversation brings Jewish values to life through real-world impact—from Ukraine to refugee communities worldwide—and asks what our story demands of us today. | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | Lessons from Pittsburgh: Resilience and Rebuilding with Tree of Life | What does it mean to remember tragedy—and to build something meaningful in its aftermath? In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliott Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and the legacy of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue attack. Historian Dr. Barbara Burstin reflects on the vibrant Jewish life that has long defined Pittsburgh and the shock the community felt on that tragic day. Then Carole Zawatsky, CEO of Tree of Life, shares the vision for a new memorial and education center that will honor the victims while confronting antisemitism and teaching future generations. The conversation explores memory, resilience, and how communities can turn moments of darkness into a commitment to learning, unity, and hope. | — | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Inside the Jewish Book Council and Why Jewish Stories Matter | What role do books play in shaping Jewish identity, memory, and community? In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel sit down with Naomi Firestone-Teeter, CEO of the Jewish Book Council, to explore how Jewish storytelling — from sacred texts to contemporary literature — forms a foundation for Jewish life, meaning, and connection across generations. | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Tzedakah in Action: Andres Spokoiny on Jewish Philanthropy | What does Jewish tradition teach about giving—and how does philanthropy shape the future of Jewish life? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the meaning of tzedakah, from childhood lessons about generosity to the modern realities of philanthropy. They’re joined by Andres Spokoiny, President and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, who works with philanthropists around the world to strengthen Jewish communities and maximize the impact of charitable giving. Together they discuss how funders set priorities, the challenges of fighting antisemitism, and why investing in Jewish leadership—from rabbis to educators—may be one of the most important forms of giving today. | — | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Half-Jew, Full Life: Georgette Bennett on Identity, Survival, and the American Dream | Dr. Georgette Bennett joins Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about her new book, Half-Jew–Full Life. The book tells the extraordinary story of Gary “Pips” Phillips — a self-described “voluntary Jew” who survived Nazi Berlin by going underground, was arrested four times, and ultimately built a life in America. But this episode is about more than survival. It’s about identity — chosen and imposed. It’s about moral complexity, resilience without romanticizing trauma, and what it means to be a Jew beyond the shadow of the Holocaust. Bennett, herself a child of Holocaust survivors, reflects on memory, legacy, and the Jewish responsibility toward the stranger in our own divided moment. | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Purim and the ADL: Jonathan Greenblatt on Facing the Oldest Hatred | Purim may be Judaism’s most festive holiday, but its story — a threatened genocide thwarted by courage — feels strikingly contemporary. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel examine antisemitism in today’s polarized climate and ask whether Jewish life in America feels different after October 7. With guest Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League, they discuss rising hate incidents, campus unrest, media responsibility, and whether now is a moment for Jewish self-protection, bridge-building, or both. A timely Purim conversation about courage, identity, and moral clarity. | — | ||||||
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| 2/19/26 | Faith on the Field: Jewish Athletes in America | Can you be fully committed to Jewish tradition while competing at the highest levels of college athletics? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel speak with Division I quarterback Zevi Eckhaus and Michigan baseball player Elie Kligman about navigating Shabbat, Yom Kippur, locker room culture, and life as openly Jewish athletes. From honoring faith commitments on game day to educating curious teammates about Judaism, both athletes share how they balance ambition with identity — and what it means to represent their community on and off the field. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: The Unlikely Voice of Faith and Belonging | Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and author of the bestselling memoir Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging, joins Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel for a deeply personal and timely conversation. Drawing on her life as an immigrant, an Asian American woman, and a Jewish leader who has often felt like an outsider, Rabbi Buchdahl reflects on what it truly means to belong. Together, they explore Jewish teachings on welcoming the stranger, the challenges of pluralism within Jewish life, and why empathy, humility, and shared responsibility matter more than ever in a divided world. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Being Jewish in Public: Jonah Platt on Identity, Advocacy, and Culture | Jonah Platt joins Common Faith to discuss Jewish identity, advocacy, Hollywood, and what it means to live Jewishly—proudly and publicly—after October 7. The episode then wraps with a light, fun Super Bowl football segment and head-to-head game, with Rabbi Cosgrove’s Nephew, Adam Kupfer. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Amy Spitalnick on Jewish Safety, Democracy, and the Work of JCPA | Can Jewish safety and democracy coexist in today’s polarized politics? Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, joins Common Faith to unpack antisemitism, Israel, coalition-building, and the false choices facing American Jews right now. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | Kathrin Meyer on Holocaust Remembrance and Moral Responsibility | Kathrin Meyer, current Board Member for The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights (TOLI) and former Secretary General of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, joins Common Faith to discuss Holocaust remembrance, historical truth, and the moral responsibilities memory demands today. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | What Israel Needs Now: A Conversation with Einat Wilf | What does Jewish identity mean after October 7? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel talk with Dr. Einat Wilf — former Israeli MK and founder of the Oz Party — about Zionism, Israeli society, and new visions for peace and sovereignty. | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Rediscovering Constructive Disagreement: A Jewish Perspective with Daniel Taub | How can we disagree without dehumanizing one another? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Jon Frankel, and diplomat Daniel Taub explore the Jewish tradition of constructive disagreement—and what it can teach us about debate, humility, and living together in a polarized world. | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Resolutions or Renewal: The Work of Change with Rabbi Mark Borowitz | As the new year begins, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel reflect on resolutions, renewal, and the Jewish idea of teshuva. Joined by Rabbi Mark Borowitz of Beit T’Shuvah, they explore personal change, recovery, and how small, faithful steps can shape a life of meaning. | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | Cardinal Dolan's Christmas Blessing: A Shared Journey | What does Christmas mean beyond the lights, music, and traditions—and what can it teach us about faith, generosity, and shared humanity? In this special holiday episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel are joined by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan for a rich and deeply human conversation recorded during the Christmas season. Together, they explore the spiritual heart of Christmas, the experience of being a religious minority in a majority culture, and the surprising places where Jewish and Catholic traditions meet. From reflections on joy, reconciliation, and generosity to deeply personal stories of vocation, pastoral care, and interfaith friendship, Cardinal Dolan offers a moving portrait of Christmas as a celebration of light in dark times—one that resonates far beyond any single tradition. Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on the “December dilemma,” while Jon Frankel shares moments of navigating faith, friendship, and belonging across religious lines. Thoughtful, warm, and often humorous, this episode is a reminder that in a divided world, shared values—faith, compassion, forgiveness, and hope—still have the power to bring us together. | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Exploring the Future of Rabbis: Insights from Atra | What does the Jewish future need from its rabbis? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel are joined by Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein of Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation to explore the calling, challenges, and realities of rabbinic leadership today—and what it will take to cultivate the next generation of spiritual leaders. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Hanukkah Unwrapped: From Brooklyn to Jerusalem with Yossi Klein Halevi | In this Hanukkah-themed episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel welcome writer and public intellectual Yossi Klein Halevi for a rich conversation about Jewish identity, the multiple meanings of Hanukkah, and how the holiday resonates differently in America and Israel. From the miracle of the oil to the Maccabees’ fight for sovereignty to modern questions of power, safety, and belonging, they explore how Hanukkah’s stories shape Jewish life today—and how recent events have reignited questions of vulnerability, resilience, and community. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | The Light Within: Joel Mesler on Art, Faith & Recovery | In this uplifting episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel talk with artist Joel Mesler, whose journey from addiction to artistic acclaim is deeply intertwined with his rediscovery of Judaism. Mesler opens up about sobriety, identity, and how painting old “rabbi portraits” helped reconnect him to tradition and joy. Together, they explore generational trauma, the search for light, and the power of turning your life — however messy — into a work of art. | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Faith, Food, and Phil Rosenthal: A Thanksgiving Special | This Thanksgiving, Common Faith welcomes writer, producer, and Netflix host Phil Rosenthal for a feast of laughter, storytelling, and gratitude. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel talk with the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond about how Jewish humor and family meals shaped his worldview — and why food, faith, and connection matter now more than ever. From sitcom wisdom to matzo-ball soup, this conversation is both heartwarming and hilarious. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Building Bridges: How Black and Jewish Communities Found Common Ground | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel welcome Rabbi Michael Siegel and Pastor Chris Harris for a conversation on faith, friendship, and healing across divides. From the South Side of Chicago to Tel Aviv, their work has built bridges between Black and Jewish communities through honest dialogue, shared service, and trauma-informed leadership inspired by Israel’s NATAL model. This is a story of what happens when faith leaders don’t just pray for change — they make it. | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | The NFL: America’s Religion Explored with Adam Schefter | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jon Frankel welcome ESPN insider Adam Schefter for a candid conversation about how football has become America’s true religion. Together they explore faith, fandom, and morality on and off the field—from the NFL’s cultural dominance to Schefter’s deeply personal journey and reflections on loss, purpose, and community. The episode closes with a moving story from former Michigan player Jeff Cohen, reminding us that conviction and competition often share the same playbook. | — | ||||||
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