Since 2008, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue has been one of the most influential voices in American Jewry. In a rare UK appearance, he discusses his thought-provoking book, For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today.
Reflecting on the dark aftermath of 7 October, Cosgrove contends that even in the face of stark antisemitism, the Jewish community is witnessing something profound: a renewed and abiding connection to community, culture, and faith. In conversation with Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, he offers a poignant exploration of the impact of Israel and Zionism on American Judaism, the ties and tensions that shape us today, and how to navigate a world that has, century after century, turned against Jews.
An event from Jewish Book Week 2025.
