The publisher of Jewish Currents reflects on the wisdom of the shiva, the seven-day mourning period after a family member's death.

In this interview, Sally Abed, an Israeli Arab peace activist, shares her perspective on the recent days of grief, anger, and fear.

In this personal account, the author reflects on her loss of her son to suicide and how humor has played a significant role in her life.

The author reflects on her experience of losing her parents and the role her daughter played in her process of grief.

The author reflects on their resistance to feeling grief and the importance of embracing it.

Linda Pastan, a celebrated poet who recently passed away at the age of 90, left behind a collection of 15 books that blur the boundaries between thought and feeling, speech and song.

In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide.

Rabbi Yohanan, a sage in the third century CE, repeatedly teaches the book of Job and concludes with the idea that everyone, both humans and animals, are destined to die.

Artist and illustrator Maira Kalman's exhibition at the Mary Ryan Gallery features gouache paintings, including a detailed image of E.F. Benson's garden room destroyed during WWII.

This text emphasizes the unique challenges faced by widows and widowers in the Jewish community.

This article features personal narratives from three individuals who have experienced widowhood in the Orthodox Jewish community.

The recent events in the West Bank town of Huwara, where two Israeli brothers were shot and killed by a gunman, have sparked a violent response from Jewish settlers.

In anticipation of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning and fasting that commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Unorthodox podcast has shared several episodes that relate to the themes of the day.

This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Mirlana Morris discusses the loss of her son, Donny, in the Meron tragedy and how she chooses to live a life of emunah (faith) rather than being angry with God.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Mirlana Morris discusses the loss of her son, Donny, and how she chooses to perpetuate his memory.

The author, a writer who converted to Judaism, reflects on their journey to becoming Jewish and their identity as a Jewish writer.

This text is a personal reflection about the experience of the author's father dying while he was a child.

Children are often more resilient than adults give them credit for.

In August 2021, a devastating fire destroyed Windy Dougall's childhood home in Colfax, California, along with her parents' house and her sister's home nearby.

The author reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of normalcy and loved ones.

Yesh, an American individual, has written a book called "Unthinkable Dreams" which recounts the profound impact of his mother's passing shortly before the events of 9-11.

A mother mourns the death of her child, feeling the weight of grief and anger.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi and author Dani Ritholtz discusses the loss of his father to Pancreatic cancer and explores the relationship between Tisha B'Av and loss.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi and author Dani Ritholtz discusses the loss of his father to Pancreatic cancer in 2014.