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Welcome to the Website of Rabbi Cy Stanway

Welcome to the Website of Rabbi Cy Stanway

Hello! Thank you for visiting my personal website.

I have been a congregational rabbi for more than 35 years serving in Hattiesburg, MS, Las Cruces, NM and Elberon, NJ.

This website will give you a look into life, experience, and services and skills.

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Dedicated

To create meaningful moments for people, a rabbi needs to be present.  This means being present in mind, spirit as well as body.  This dedication is what creates and enhances relationships.

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Personal

Apart from being a rabbi, I am a guitarist, drummer.  I am told I have a pretty good singing voice, too but I didn't become a cantor for a reason!  I have a great sense of humor, I am creative, and I don’t hesitate to try new things.  I am always open to new things and, even though I am a decades-old experienced rabbi, keeping fresh keeps me energized and more effective to serve.

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Devoted

To serve as a congregation's rabbi is a unique honor, really a gift.  I am invited to share in people's lives at their most vulnerable and their most joyous.  I understand that gift and the responsibility it engenders.  That is why I am always available to the congregants.

SERMONS AND DIVREI TORAH

Over the years, I have always sought to create deep, abiding, and positive relationships. I love preaching and take it as a great responsibility bestowed on me. I’m hope you enjoy my sermons. Selected sermons and blogs are in podcast form, as well, just below. They are all downloadable and shareable.

WORSHIP SERVICE VIDEOS

Thanks to the wonders of digital technology, I am able to put links to the most recent worship service video. I try to keep the page up-to-date with the most recent service.

CyrilThank you Rabbi for being so special as a Rabbi and as a person

PODCASTS

There are a variety of podcasts that I have done.  Use the link below and browse the podcast website.  Rabbi Stanway shared with Rabbi Steven Garten in his weekly podcast from Ottawa, Ontario.

As well, there are Rabbi Stanway's appearances talking about the portion of the week. You can use the podcast link below to listen to them, or any other of the podcasts.  Scroll down until you find the one you are interested in.

Beautiful Brokenness

By Cyril | September 26, 2023
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Yeish V’eiyn – To Have and not Have

By Cyril | September 26, 2023
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Wither Free Israel? Rosh Hashanna Morning 2023

By Cyril | September 17, 2023
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Broken Bones and Connective Tissue: Erev Rosh Hashanna 2023

By Cyril | September 17, 2023
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NEW WORDS

By Cyril | November 16, 2022
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LET’S TALK ABOUT TORNADOES

By Cyril | November 16, 2022
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OUR MOVEMENT’S MOMENT OF TESHUVAH

By Cyril | November 16, 2022
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LISTENING TO THE STILL, SMALL VOICE

By Cyril | November 16, 2022
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Uvalde, Texas

By Cyril | May 27, 2022
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In the Blink of an Eye: Reflections from the Hineini Mission to Poland – Spring 2022

By Cyril | April 21, 2022
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Erev Pesach 2021

By Cyril | April 8, 2022
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Viral Petri Dishes

By Cyril | April 13, 2021
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Targeting Asian Women

By Cyril | April 13, 2021
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Southern Pride

By Cyril | April 13, 2021
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Our Prophets are Weeping

By Cyril | March 18, 2021
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Viral Frustration

By Cyril | March 11, 2021
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Peace by Piece: A Response to the Capitol Riot

By Cyril | January 7, 2021
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Jewish Content: Rosh Hashanna Morning 2020/5781

By Cyril | October 5, 2020
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A Very Long Holy Day – Yom Kippur Morning – Pandemic 2020 – 5781

By Cyril | October 5, 2020
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Between the Corona and the Crown: Erev Yom Kippur – Pandemic Yom Kippur – 2020/5781

By Cyril | October 5, 2020
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Year One of COVID – Erev Rosh Hashanna 2020/5781

By Cyril | October 5, 2020
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School Supplies…Masks & Fear

By Cyril | July 9, 2020
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Being Finished with the Truth

By Cyril | June 23, 2020
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A Holy Shmatte on a Stick?

By Cyril | June 9, 2020
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God Verses go (Intentional Misspelling)

By Cyril | June 4, 2020
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Kvetching through the Desert

By Cyril | May 28, 2020
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Stumbling Blocks and Zombies

By Cyril | May 21, 2020
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Imagination Rules

By Cyril | May 18, 2020
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A Psychology Lesson

By Cyril | May 15, 2020
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Dying for Ice Cream

By Cyril | May 11, 2020
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