Cell Phones Are Ruining Serendipity. Why It Matters
We miss so much by closing ourselves off to chance meetings
Steven Moskowitz
We Can’t Silence The World’s Noise. But We Can Find Peace Within It.
Finding peace within a noisy world.
Who We Honor Is More About Shaping The Future Than Recording History
Who we chose to memorialize sends a message about how we want our future to look.
Like Rabbi Heschel, We Must See Social Activism As A Goal Of Religion
It is part of our religious duties to remain involved and helpful in real world problems.
We Help More When We Feel Connected To Tragedy. Why That’s Not Enough.
People gave generously towards hurricane victims because they felt a connection to their plight. But, Judaism teaches us to go beyond that.
What My Bike Accident Taught Me About Gratitude
Rabbi Moskowitz forgets to say thank you to the stranger who helped him during his bike accident.
The Dangerous Ideology That Is The Root Cause Of Charlottesville
The dangerous idea that one race is superior to another has been the cause of so much hatred and death.
My Son’s Graduation As Viewed Through The Mystical Spaces In The Torah
The rabbi gains perspective of his son’s graduation through the black ink and white spaces of the Torah.
My Relationship With A Tree
The loss of a tree causes Rabbi Moskowitz to discover a deeper appreciation for the relationship between people and nature.
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.