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Matt GewirtzMatt Gewirtz

Matthew D. Gewirtz is the Senior Rabbi at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey. He is the author of The Gift of Grief: Finding Peace, Transformation and Renewed Life after Great Sorrow? (Random House). A strong advocate of social justice, Matt Gewirtz is a founding executive committee member of the Newark Coalition for Hope and Peace, an interfaith organization of Jews, Christians and Muslims that is committed to ending gang violence in Newark. Matt Gewirtz strives to find joy and meaning in his daily life and is committed to helping do the same for others. His greatest joy comes from his wife, Lauren and their three beautiful children.

A Rabbi Remembers The Pastor Who Helped Him Channel God In A Church

December 17, 2018 by Matt Gewirtz

Remembering Pastor Reggie Osborne, who helped me have a spiritual experience that changed the trajectory of my rabbinate forever.

Divine Message? Or Just Lightening? My Experience In The Israeli Desert

October 25, 2018 by Matt Gewirtz

A moment where practical and spiritual thought were at odds.

A Spiritual Loss: A Rabbi’s Reflection On The Death Of Senator McCain

August 27, 2018 by Matt Gewirtz

McCain lived with a resilience to which all of us can aspire.

What My Dog’s Depression Taught Me About Love

August 14, 2018 by Matt Gewirtz

I didn’t realize how much he needed our love.

Why Santa Brought The Rabbi’s Daughter A Gift

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Matt Gewirtz

Because his daughter gets so much comfort from the mystical, the Rabbi played Santa this year.

What Can We Learn From Larry David’s SNL Performance?

November 7, 2017 by Matt Gewirtz

Is it possible to have an honest conversation about his performance?

Why I’m A Rabbi

October 2, 2017 by Matt Gewirtz

Even as a rabbi, discussing my spirituality can feel embarrassing.

Why I Focus My Sermons On Spirituality Even When World News Is Intense

September 13, 2017 by Matt Gewirtz

Even when world news is intense, it’s important to remember the higher wisdom that guides us.

Condemning Hate Is A Spiritual Must: A Rabbi’s Take On Charlottesville

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by Matt Gewirtz

Without the basic human right for safety, we can not obtain higher levels of spirituality and wisdom.

How I Learned To Appreciate Pain

August 3, 2017 by Matt Gewirtz

There are some kinds of pain which must be navigated in order to be our best selves.

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