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 Reform Judaism and The Times of Israel. He also blogs at rabbimoskowitz.com
People gave generously towards hurricane victims because they felt a connection to their plight. But, Judaism teaches us to go beyond that.
Rabbi Moskowitz forgets to say thank you to the stranger who helped him during his bike accident.
The dangerous idea that one race is superior to another has been the cause of so much hatred and death.
The rabbi gains perspective of his son's graduation through the black ink and white spaces of the Torah.
The loss of a tree causes Rabbi Moskowitz to discover a deeper appreciation for the relationship between people and nature.
Amid the silence of the desert, the Rabbi is reminded to pause and be aware of life's blessings.
Rabbi Moskowitz attends the funeral of one of his congregants and reflects on a life well-lived.
A rabbi who teaches students about the Holocaust realizes it's his duty to join the protest against the executive order banning Muslims.
A reflection on what the change of year really means.
It is not always a bad thing to make a friend cry. In fact, maybe it's a very good thing.