Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

Leaving Behind a Legacy

With the memory of Dolly Parton on all of our minds, Rabbi Zauzmer leads a discussion about what we can leave behind for the next generation.

L'dor V'dor: Sandra and Jane

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Rabbi Pink: You Must Not Remain Indifferent

Rabbi Pink teaches how the mitzvah of returning lost objects is connected to the process of preparing for the High Holidays.

L'dor V'dor: Dana and Debbie

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

A Month to Prepare

Rabbi Zuckerman explains that, as the final month before the High Holidays, Elul gives us a chance to reflect on the past year: What kind of Jews have we been, and what k

L'dor V'dor: Ruth and Sophie

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

L'dor V'dor: Les and Hayden

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Slowing the Rush to Judgement

Rabbinic Intern Claire Davidson Bruder speaks about Cities of Refuge, her experience volunteering on Rikers Island, and what the Torah can teach us about not judging othe

L'dor V'dor: Freema and Emme

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

L'dor V'dor: Miriam and Gabrielle

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

L'dor V'dor: Joan, Romy, and Rachel

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

L'dor V'dor: Howard and Russell

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Democracy in America

Rabbi Pink marks the 4th of July with a sermon about the American and Jewish histories of engaging in civic life through forming organizations and contributing your most

L'dor V'dor: Connie, Roxanne, and Harry

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges across intergenerational divides, and learn about Jewish history t

A People Who Dwell Alone

Rabbi Zuckerman reminds us that even though there have been many times throughout history when the Jewish people had to stand in isolation, there is a profound difference

L'dor V'dor: Alain and Jesse

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—our teens met with seniors in our community to form connections, build bridges across intergenerational divides, and learn a

Living for the Past, Present, and Future

A trip to Israel reminded Rabbi Zuckerman of one of the great themes of Jewish history: to nurture life and hope long before we see the conditions that seem to warrant th

It Only Takes One: Pride Shabbat

What happens when our youth lack role models who reflect their identities? On Pride Shabbat, Rabbinic Intern Claire Davidson Bruder shared her story as a lesbian rabbi-in

June is the New November

Rabbi Zauzmer implores us to vote and increase our local civic engagement, inspired by the courage of two of the twelve scouts in this week's Torah portion.

L'dor V'dor: Joanne, Charlie, and Caroline

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—our teens met with seniors in our community to form connections, build bridges across intergenerational divides, and learn a