Speaker: Rabbi Feivel Strauss

Feivel Strauss

Rabbi – Educator – Speaker

 

Feivel Strauss, a South Florida native, lived and studied in Israel for 15 years. He immersed himself in advanced Jewish learning at Yeshivat HaMivtar and Yeshivat HaGolan, and proudly served in the IDF’s Golani Brigade. Feivel went on to earn both a BA and MA in Jewish History from Bar Ilan University, followed by rabbinic ordination from the Shalom Hartman Institute. Alongside his rabbinical work, Feivel has been deeply involved in interfaith outreach and also served on the ethics committees of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He and his wife, Cantor Abbie Strauss, are dedicated to raising their three children, Joe, Eden, and Elijah, in a household rich with tradition and purpose.

 

Finding Light in the Long Nights

Darkness is not emptiness; it can be the very place where transformation begins. As Psalm 139 teaches, “Even darkness is not dark to You,” and the Hanukkah story of one small jar of oil reminds us that even the smallest light can illuminate long nights … read more.

The Courage to Be Kind

Kindness is more than simply being “nice”, it is a form of resistance and courage that reshapes the world around us. As Micah teaches, we are called to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly,” and Rav Kook reminds us that kindness is the very … read more.

Fragrant Harmony: Finding Strength in Diversity

Let’s explore the exotic and aromatic incense from the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, known as the Ketoret. While rooted in the Jewish Torah, its themes of unity, transformation, and the power of diversity transcend religious boundaries, offering profound insights into the human experience that resonate … read more.