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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 38 years serving in Hattiesburg, MS, Las Cruces, NM, and Elberon, NJ.

In July 2025 I began my official post-retirement rabbinate and began by serving Temple Shir Shalom in Gainesville, Florida for a year as an interim rabbi.

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.

Testimonials

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

Many services I have officiated at from my time at Beth Miriam were recorded.

PODCASTS

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

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.