Daniel Cohen is the senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut. He speaks nationally on leading a life of legacy and is the author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy. For more info and to contact him visit www.rabbidanielcohen.com.
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
By Rabbi Daniel Cohen
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