Spirituality & Faith
The Spiritual Truth I Found In The Starkness Of The Desert
Amid the silence of the desert, the Rabbi is reminded to pause and be aware of life's blessings.
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Steven Moskowitz
Rabbi Steven Heneson Moskowitz is the rabbi of Congregation L’Dor V’Dor, a vibrant synagogue on Long Island’s North Shore. His writing appears in a variety of publications, including Hadassah magazine, Reform Judaism and The Times of Israel.
Inspiring People
Remembering A Life That Was Guided By Loyalty
Rabbi Moskowitz attends the funeral of one of his congregants and reflects on a life well-lived.
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March 22, 2017
News & Politics
A Jewish Leader’s Responsibility To Protest
A rabbi who teaches students about the Holocaust realizes it's his duty to join the protest against the executive order banning Muslims.
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February 02, 2017
Turning The Mundane Into The Sacred
New Year. New Calendar. But Does It Matter?
A reflection on what the change of year really means.
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January 05, 2017
Breaking False Dichotomies
Prayer Of Tears
It is not always a bad thing to make a friend cry. In fact, maybe it's a very good thing.
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December 08, 2016
Turning The Mundane Into The Sacred
American Dreaming
Drawing on memories of my grandfather to give me hope for the future of this country.
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November 08, 2016
Uncategorized
When The Student Is The Teacher
The friend had passed away. But rediscovering his letters allowed me to revisit our friendship, one where the nature of mentor and student was constantly shifting.
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October 27, 2016
Hold Dualities Together
Fifteen Years Later: A Prayer
Dear God, there are days when I struggle to see Your majesty in the sky.
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September 15, 2016
Turning The Mundane Into The Sacred
What Old School Perspective Can Teach The Age Of The Smartphone
In a world where technology is affecting our empathy and care for others, it may be time to tap into some old ideas to help us navigate.
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August 19, 2016
Breaking False Dichotomies
How To Stop Terror From Closing Our Hearts
Terror inevitably leads to fear which inevitably leads to our hearts closing off. But we can never forget to work to keep them open.
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