Mindful Monday Message: Beyond Seeing
Last night, I was up in Sturgeon Bay in Door County officiating at a wedding, with dinner and dancing overlooking the Bay. During the nighttime, we were told we could see the Northern Lights. I...
Mindful Monday Message: A Parent’s Joy
If you ask my kids what matters most to me as a parent, they’ll both say: that they get along. I’ve always told them this because the two of them will likely be in each...
Livestream Conversation with Ben Callif
Thank you to strategist, author, and philanthropist — and my cousin — Ben Callif for joining me for my most recent Own Your Judaism Livestream Conversation. We will discuss philanthropy as an expression of Jewish...
What’s Wrong with the Kashrut Industry?
Keeping kosher — a Jewish term for eating food that is properly prepared and supervised and for limiting the species of animals that a Jew may eat — is central to Jewish practice. Its laws...
Livestream Conversation with Phil Cohen
Thank you to Phil Cohen for joining me for my latest Own Your Judaism Livestream Conversation. We talked about multiple approaches to Judaism, being a role model for the next generation, what the b’ mitzvah...
OYJ in the Press: Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Write-Up
Thank you to the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle for the article about the inspiring work that we’re doing here at Own Your Judaism! Rabbi Moishe Steigmann wants you to ‘Own Your Judaism’ ...
Highland Park Shooting (July 4th)
Having posted just a little bit ago, I have now heard the tragic news of the Highland Park shooting. I’ll now add one personal thought as we continue to pray for the victims of the...
July 4th Reflections
Today, on July 4th, I’m reflecting on the U.S. Its remarkable accomplishments and its struggles, its contributions to society and the world and where we still needs to go. Amid the celebrations of July 4th...
Juneteenth Reflections
In our Torah portion this week, shlah, we are taught once again that there should be one law for all in the Israelite community. Whether a person is an Israelite, a resident alien, or a...