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.
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
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.
Drawing on memories of my grandfather to give me hope for the future of this country.
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.
Dear God, there are days when I struggle to see Your majesty in the sky.
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.
Terror inevitably leads to fear which inevitably leads to our hearts closing off. But we can never forget to work to keep them open.
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz explores a moment he admitted ignorance, and how it spiritually transformed him as well as those around him.