Common Faith

SiriusXM

A rabbi and a journalist walk into… not a bar, not a synagogue, but a SiriusXM podcast studio. Each week, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of Park Avenue Synagogue, and Jon Frankel, formerly of Real Sports, will banter, question, and explore the big issues of our day through the lens of Jewish tradition and lived experience. The program is designed to be fun, thoughtful, and engaging—where faith matters, and conversation runs deep.

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#40
June 18 · 52 min
A Culinary Celebration of Jewish Culture with The Great Nosh & Joan Nathan
Food is far more than nourishment—it is memory, identity, culture, and connection. In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore how Jewish food serves as a living archive of history and tradition. Through conversations with Jewish Food Society founder Naama Shefi and renowned food writer Joan Nathan, they examine how recipes carry family stories across generations, how shared meals build community, and why food remains one of the most powerful gateways into Jewi
#39
June 11 · 52 min
The World Cup and the American Exception: Soccer, Identity, and Belonging
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in North America, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore why soccer captivates billions around the globe but remains culturally distinct in America. With authors Franklin Foer and Andrei Markovits, they examine globalization, identity, Jewish belonging, and what the world's most popular sport reveals about who we are.
#38
June 4 · 52 min
Hidden in Plain Sight: Susan Orlean and the Art of Storytelling
What if the most meaningful stories are the ones we almost overlook? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore why the smallest stories often matter most. Then they welcome bestselling author and longtime New Yorker writer Susan Orlean for a conversation about storytelling, curiosity, memory, Jewish identity, and the extraordinary hidden inside everyday life.
#37
May 28 · 53 min
Inside the Haredi Community: Education, Identity, and Israel’s Future
Can Israel preserve religious tradition while building a more shared and sustainable future? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel sit down with Rabbi Menachem Bombach, a Haredi educator and social entrepreneur working to bridge one of the deepest divides in Israeli society: the relationship between the ultra-Orthodox community and the modern State of Israel.
#36
May 21 · 52 min
Exploring Shavuot: Reimagining Jewish Education with David Bryfman
In a world of infinite choice and growing uncertainty, what does it mean to teach the next generation not just how to be Jewish—but why? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel welcome leading Jewish educator David Bryfman for a wide-ranging conversation about Shavuot, Jewish identity, Israel education, and the urgent challenges of raising Jewish children in a post-October 7th world.
#35
May 14 · 52 min
Beyond Borders: Water, Power & Peace in the Middle East with Gidon Bromberg
In a region defined by conflict, can water, energy, and the environment become the foundation for peace? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel sit down with EcoPeace Middle East co-founder Gidon Bromberg to explore how environmental cooperation across Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories may offer a new path toward peace—even in the midst of war.
#34
May 7 · 52 min
The Battle Beyond the Battlefield: Israel, Narrative & Power with Benjamin Anthony
This episode of Common Faith explores the intersection of war, public perception, and identity through a wide-ranging conversation with Benjamin Anthony, CEO of The MirYam Institute. Together, they examine how conflict in the Middle East extends beyond the battlefield into media, academia, and global discourse. The conversation raises urgent questions about security, narrative, and the future of Jewish life in Israel and the diaspora.
#33
April 30 · 53 min
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.
#32
April 23 · 51 min
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.
#31
April 16 · 52 min
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.
#30
April 9 · 53 min
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.
#29
April 2 · 52 min
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.

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