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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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.
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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July 20, 2016
Another Way Of Looking At Things
The Spiritual Power Of Saying “I Don’t Know”
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz explores a moment he admitted ignorance, and how it spiritually transformed him as well as those around him.
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June 22, 2016
Spirituality & Faith
The Comforting Beauty Of Asking Questions
What Jewish wisdom can teach us about the value of questions.
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