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0 Communities Ethics

The Unexpected Patient

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Mar

Paramedic Shuey recalls an unforgettable call he received one Friday evening after candlelighting.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Why are Jews buried in a plain pine coffin?

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 9 Mar

Rabbi Daniel Cohen discusses the Jewish custom of burying the deceased in simple pine coffins, emphasizing the belief that all people are equal in death regardless of their social status in life.

0 Politics History

Film Review | ‘Centered’: How Senator Joe Lieberman Did it His Way

Dan Freedman in Moment · 6 Mar

An insightful documentary, "Centered: Joe Lieberman," explores the remarkable and often controversial political career of Joe Lieberman, who made history in 2000 as the first Jewish candidate nominated for U.S. Vice President.

0 Jewish Law Culture

What should a mourner do while sitting shiva? A rabbi offers 4 suggestions

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 2 Feb

Rabbi Daniel Cohen offers four insightful guidelines for navigating the mourning period of shiva, transforming what can often seem like a daunting ritual into a time of personal growth and lasting commemoration.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

What’s the best thing to say to a mourner? A rabbi responds

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 5 Jan

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on how to offer genuine comfort during a shiva visit, emphasizing the importance of listening and being present for the mourner.

0 Communities Ethics

The Maggid’s Message

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 31 Dec 2024

Rabbi Paysach Krohn shares his deeply personal insights from his time recovering at the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute, highlighting the critical role of bikur cholim in providing both emotional and practical support.

0 Television/Film Culture

The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

Steve North in JTA · 2 Dec 2024

Yair Keydar, an 11-year-old son of a cantor, is making waves with his debut in "Drag: The Musical" off-Broadway in New York City.

0 Politics Leadership

Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men named Josh, joining Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Josh Green of Hawaii.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do Jews believe in the afterlife?

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 31 Oct 2024

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, emphasizing that the soul is immortal as taught by Jewish mysticism, particularly the Zohar.