About These Days/About This Torah Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Rabbi Moskowitz's sermon marking Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.  He recalls the memories of Annie Bleiberg z"l, a Holocaust survivor and draws lessons for our own day.  He reminds us of her words, "Life is always worth fighting for."   This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  Read the written word on his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com .  

Rabbi Moskowitz's sermon about his recent trip to Israel.  He shares three stories about ordinary Israelis and what we can learn from their extraordinary examples, in particular Baruch Cohen who was injured on October 7th while defending Kibbutz Magen.  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  The written word can be found on his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com.  

Rabbi Moskowitz's sermon from Shabbat evening services, March 22nd.  On this Shabbat Zachor he explores what is different about today's antisemitism, in particular dwelling on the hate directed against the State of Israel from liberal circles.  He also dwells on the reactions to Senator Chuck Schumer's recent speech criticizing Israel's leaders.  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  The written word can be found on his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com.  

Rabbi Moskowitz traveled to Israel on a rabbinic solidarity mission.  In this sermon, he shares what he learned and experienced there.  He argues that we can draw strength from the people of Israel and offers examples of the extraordinary inspiration of ordinary Israelis.  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  The written word can be found on his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com.  

Rabbi Moskowitz's sermon from Shabbat services on Friday October 13th, a week after the massacre of 1300 Israelis by Hamas terrorists.   He states: "Hamas’ aim is the destruction of the State of Israel and the murder of Jews. I cannot fathom why this is so difficult for people to understand and comprehend. I cannot come to grips with the fact that people are still defending these murderers. Supporting Palestinian rights should actually mean opposing Hamas."  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  To read the written word, visit his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com.  

Rabbi Moskowitz's Yom Kippur morning sermon exploring history's messy and uncomfortable truths, in particular those facing the modern State of Israel.  He argues that American Jews need to support Israel's democratic foundations and the pro-democracy protestors who oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu's judicial overhaul.  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  To read the written word visit his blog: rabbimoskowitz.com.