Matt Gewirtz
We Need To Memorialize More
What turning fifty, losing a father, and celebrating ten years as a rabbi taught Matt Gewirtz about the importance of pausing for a moment to take in their power.
How Spirituality Can Help Us Lose Weight
We are so used to discussions surrounded weight loss that involve physical solutions. But it could be just as likely that weight gain can be caused by our trying to fill a spiritual hole within, one which no diet will solve.
Rebranding Passover… And Judaism
How the site JewBelong is trying to turn Passover, and all of Judaism, on its head: through branding.
Believing In Trump Is No Longer A Game
The grievances, issues, or disagreements we may have are no reason to vote for a dangerous man. And now that Trump is so far ahead, he is dangerous.
How I Learned What To Keep… And What To Let Go
When his parents passed away, leaving him with a collection of mementos, Matt was suddenly confronted with how… and why… he saves the things he does.
What the Scientist Taught the Rabbi About Prayer
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz describes a moment that forced him to look at his approach to prayer with fresh eyes.
Why We Should Raise Spiritual Children
Nothing frightens a suburban parent more than the prospect of his child getting into the car of a drunk driver. … Continue Reading
Grieving Loss Before a Death
I foolishly thought burying my almost 91-year old father would have been easier than what my siblings and I went … Continue Reading
Stolen Wisdom, Shattered Trust
I was raised by two teachers. My parents taught me to respect and trust authority; to question with appreciation and … Continue Reading