Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein: Carrying the Wound Together
“While we know full well that healing of the body may not be a possibility, we know that healing of the soul has infinite possibilities.”
Chapter Summary:
In Carrying the Wound Together, Rabbi Steven Lowenstein reflects on the spiritual dimensions of healing, drawing from Jewish tradition, personal experience, and the enduring wisdom of the Mi Shebeirach prayer. He explores how healing is not only a physical process but a soulful one—an invitation to return to wholeness, purpose, and connection with the divine. Through the lens of prayer, reflection, and communal responsibility, this chapter calls us to make space for both pain and hope. Healing the spirit, he reminds us, is not bound by biology—it is boundless in possibility.
About Rabbi Lowenstein:
Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein is the Senior Rabbi at Am Shalom Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois. He has served the Chicago Jewish community for over 30 years, with a deep focus on pastoral care, spirituality, and human connection.