Borders, Violence and Values

About These Days/About This Torah

About These Days/About This Torah
Borders, Violence and Values
Jan 31, 2026 Season 5 Episode 4
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Rabbi Moskowitz's sermon following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the return of the last hostage Ran Gvili's body from Gaza.  He suggests that their deaths may shape the destinies of Israel and the United States if they push our nations to look within and change course.  This sermon was recorded in our synagogue's sanctuary.  To read the written word visit rabbimoskowitz.com.  

Episode Artwork Borders, Violence and Values 13:00 Episode Artwork Life Is Random and Unexpected 9:35 Episode Artwork Defending What's Right, Protesting What's Wrong 28:37 Episode Artwork Age Old Answers to Today's Fears 25:52 Episode Artwork May Their Memories Become Blessings 7:32 Episode Artwork Love Is Not Easy but What Is Needed 26:29 Episode Artwork Adversity, Resilience and October 7th 24:38 Episode Artwork I Still Believe 28:45 Episode Artwork Bring Them Home Now 10:15 Episode Artwork Fight for Life 11:08 Episode Artwork Be Proud To Be Jews 11:56 Episode Artwork Today's Antisemitism and Today's Politics 12:50 Episode Artwork We Are Stronger Than You Think! 17:06 Episode Artwork Let's Be Clear About Hamas 10:02 Episode Artwork Standing with Israeli Protestors 25:46 Episode Artwork Gates Are Meant To Be Opened 21:56 Episode Artwork Rebalancing Our Lives 22:14 Episode Artwork Israel Needs a Constitution! 10:27 Episode Artwork Rise Up and Take Note 11:53 Episode Artwork That's Because They're Jewish 7:50 Episode Artwork Don't Let Antisemitism Define Us 13:16 Episode Artwork Why We Need Israel (and Zionism) 25:01 Episode Artwork Give Some More Peace 19:48 Episode Artwork It's All About the Kippah and Concession Speech 22:52 Episode Artwork Feeling So Small: Abortion Rights & LGBTQ Rights Sermon 9:05