Rabbi Neal J. Loevinger
Rabbi Neal Joseph Loevinger is currently the rabbi of Temple Beth-El in Poughkeepsie, NY. A former student at Kolel, he served as Kolel's Director of Outreach from late 1999-2001. He was ordained in the first graduating class of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of the University of Judaism, and holds a Master's of Environmental Studies from York University in Toronto.
Articles by Rabbi Neal J. Loevinger
The Spirituality Of Business Ethics
Recognizing God as a partner in all business dealings inspires us to conduct these dealings with the utmost care and honesty.
The Idol Of Complacency
The prohibition against making an idol warns us not to fix our image of God, but rather to allow our conception of God to evolve.
Spirituality Never Stops
The connections between building the Tabernacle and Yom Kippur reminds us that all aspects of our spirituality are connected.
Critiquing Our Leadership
While it's easy to complain about poor leadership, Parashat Mishpatim challenges us to critique from a committed, engaged perspective.
Portable Holiness
Holiness derives from encounters with God in Torah study; it is not intrinsic to locations like Mount Sinai.
Overcoming Self-Doubt
Moses' complaint and God's response teach us that despite our doubts, we can and should work to accomplish our unique missions in life.
Body And Soul Religion
Thought and internal spirituality still require physical action in order to deepen one's religious experience.
Don’t Just Stand There — Do Something!
Fear paralyzes us, rendering us incapable of addressing our most pressing problems.
The Redemption of Judah
Judah's plea to Joseph is a sign of his personal growth and ability to empathize with his father's grief.