Park Avenue Podcasts

Rabbi Witkovsky asks us to recall the lessons, ethics, and values taught to us by our loved ones and commit to passing that Torah on to the next generation. Audio:  rabbi_ethan_witkovsky_-_sermon_6.1.17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on the dichotomy of the Jewish people between following Jewish law in detail and embracing the spirit of the tradition and how each generation, including ours, must find its own balance between the two. Audio:  sermon_5_20_17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove argues for the necessity of freedom of speech and open dialogue when discussing the State of Israel even when, especially when, people are debating different views. Audio:  rabbi_elliot_cosgrove_-_sermon_5_13_17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove speaks about how this season filled with conflicting emotions ranging from anxiety and sorrow to joy and pride reminds us to live our Jewish lives to the fullest and to treasure every moment. Audio:  sermon_4.22.17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove speaks about struggling between greatness and humility in our personal lives and as a community. Audio:  rabbi_elliot_cosgrove_-_sermon_4.1.17.mp3

Former Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discuss America, Israel, and the Future on Zionism in a conversation moderated by Executive Editor of Hadassah Magazine Lisa Hostein. This event was presented by Park Avenue Synagogue in partnership with The Jewish Week and Hadassah's Defining Zionism in the 21st Century. Audio:  dialogue_danshapiro_32817.mp3

Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), an independent center of research and action dedicated to strengthening the foundations of Israeli democracy, shares the work that the Institute is doing to improve the functioning of the government and its institutions, confront security threats while preserving civil liberties, and foster solidarity within Israeli society. Audio:  lecture_plesner_3_24_17.mp3

Audio:  rabbi_ethan_witkovsky_-_sermon_3_18_17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove speaks about interfaith marriage and how Conservative congregations and rabbis should respond. Audio:  rabbi_elliot_cosgrove_-_sermon_3_11_17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on the role of the synagogue and community in developing our best selves. Audio:  rabbi_cosgrove_-_sermon_3.4.17.mp3

A reminder of the humility we all need. Audio:  rabbi_ethan_witkovsky_-_sermon_2.18.17.mp3

PAS member Dr. James Aisenberg shares his experience of the rewards and challenges of parenting a child who has autism. Audio:  guest_speaker_-aisenberg_-_2.10.17.mp3

Jeff Schoenfeld, President of UJA-Federation of New York reflects on volunteerism, the need for collective responsibility, and the role that UJA-Federation plays in changing people's lives Audio:  2_11_17_guest_sermon_jeff_schoenfeld.mp3

Dr. Dan Gottlieb speaks about compassion and redefining ability through a Jewish lens. Audio:  evening_lecture_-_gottlieb_-_2.10.17.mp3

Rabbi Cosgrove discusses how as American Jews we are heirs to two great traditions of welcoming the stranger and what that means related to the issues of the day. Audio:  sermon_2_4_17.mp3

Neshama helped us all prepare our hearts and souls for Shabbat with her music and stories. Audio:  shabbaton_-_soul_of_shabbat_-_mastered.mp3

Deborah Lauter discusses ADL’s role in the new reality we are facing as a nation. In addition, Jeffrey Rosen and Deborah Lauter discuss our American Jewish future, moderated by Rabbi Cosgrove. Audio:  shabbaton_sat_afternoon_talk.mp3

Jeffrey Rosen discusses the Future of the Constitution and the Supreme Court, especially in light of the upcoming election of a new Supreme Court Justice. Audio:  shabbaton_sat_sermon_speech_revised.mp3

Deborah Lauter discusses her Zionist roots, as well as, Israel – it’s democratic nature, and the challenges it’s facing. Audio:  shabbaton_sat_morning_talk.mp3

Jeffrey Rosen talks about his “personal, intellectual, and constitutional hero – Louis Brandeis.” Audio:  shabbaton_fri_lecture.mp3