Common Faith

Faith, Food, and Phil Rosenthal: A Thanksgiving Special

Common Faith

Show Notes

This Thanksgiving, Common Faith welcomes writer, producer, and Netflix host Phil Rosenthal for a feast of laughter, storytelling, and gratitude. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel talk with the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond about how Jewish humor and family meals shaped his worldview — and why food, faith, and connection matter now more than ever. From sitcom wisdom to matzo-ball soup, this conversation is both heartwarming and hilarious.

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