Rabbi Moshe Scheiner: Spiritual Leader, Author, and Voice of Faith and Unity
Founding spiritual leader, Palm Beach Synagogue · Author and voice of faith and unity
Rabbi Moshe Scheiner is the founding spiritual leader of the Palm Beach Synagogue in Florida, where he has served for over two decades. A widely respected author, speaker, and community leader, Rabbi Scheiner has dedicated his ministry to building bridges of interfaith understanding, combatting prejudice, and fostering spiritual grounding, joy, and resilience across diverse communities.
“In material things there is a zero sum gain... but when it comes to spiritual things, if you love someone else, you have more love. The more you give, the more you have.”
“Every human being you encounter is God’s image on earth. How could you pass up an opportunity to say hello, to talk to, to smile, to do something good for another human being?”
Anger in America with Robert Kenneth Jones
Featured in ChaplainUSA’s Lighthouse Library, Rabbi Scheiner engaged in a compelling three-part dialogue with Contributing Editor Robert Kenneth Jones titled Anger in America. In this series, Rabbi Scheiner examines the cultural, psychological, and spiritual roots of hostility in modern society:
Part 1: The Root of Hostility: Unpacking how a superficial, material-driven culture breeds comparison, isolation, and resentment.
Part 2: Fear, Misunderstanding, and Healing: Exploring how fear of the stranger distorts human connection and how genuine spiritual values restore empathy.
Part 3: Children Are Listening: Addressing the challenge of raising children amidst rising antisemitism and security concerns at places of worship, while instilling pride, faith, and unconditional kindness.
The Answer to Darkness: Seeking Light Over Division
In his powerful video address titled The Answer to Darkness, Rabbi Scheiner offers a profound spiritual roadmap for navigating times of tragedy, uncertainty, and social conflict:
Dispelling Fear Through Action: Teaching that light is not merely a passive hope, but a proactive choice expressed through deeds of goodness, moral courage, and intentional love.
The Power of Small Acts: Demonstrating that even the smallest flame of compassion has the inherent power to pierce and overcome vast darkness.
A Universal Call to Purpose: Inspiring individuals across all faiths and backgrounds to recognize their shared divine spark and act as ambassadors of hope within their local communities.
Contributions to the ChaplainUSA Archive
Through his conversations in the Lighthouse Library and his video teachings, Rabbi Moshe Scheiner provides first responders, chaplains, and community members with an enduring model of faith-driven leadership. His contributions serve as a vital guide for anyone seeking to replace anger with understanding, fear with faith, and darkness with light.