Breast cancer affects hundreds of thousands of women every year, yet conversations about screening, prevention, and genetic testing remain difficult for many families. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel sit down with renowned breast surgeon Dr. Elisa Port to discuss what everyone should know about breast health, the role of BRCA genetic testing, and why early detection saves lives. Drawing from her new book The Breast Advice, Dr. Port shares patient stories, medical insights, and practical guidance that can empower individuals and families to make informed health decisions.

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 Jewish life. The episode also highlights The Great Nosh, a large-scale Jewish food festival on Governors Island that celebrates Jewish culture through culinary innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.