Tag: Jewish Mourning Rituals

Geddy Lee's memoir "My Effin Life" delves into the life of the renowned rock musician and child of Auschwitz survivors.
Rabbi Sharon Brous, a prominent progressive Jewish voice, recently expressed her frustration with the lack of empathy shown by some allies on the left towards Jews amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In an article discussing the parallels between the Jewish ritual of shiva and psychoanalysis, Professor Joyce Slochower argues that both relationships provide a holding function that allows for emotional expression without the expectation of reciprocity.
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses the relevance of Jewish mourning rituals in coping with the staggering losses experienced by the global Jewish community, particularly in relation to the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack in Israel.
The latest episode discusses the ongoing coalition crisis in Israel, with PM Bennett facing challenges in maintaining his government's stability, potentially giving Netanyahu an opportunity to gain power.
This week's episode of Big Bang Slice discusses the film "Licorice Pizza" and features Mayim Bialik, the actress, neuroscientist, and Jeopardy! co-host, who makes her directorial debut with the Jewish film "As They Made Us."
Israeli parents are seeking access to the burial sites of their lost pregnancies or infants, challenging a long-standing custom known as Minhag Yerushalayim.
After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths.
Dr. Joseph Maroon, a neurosurgeon, and medical director for the Pittsburgh Steelers, emphasizes the calming effect of prayer on patients before surgery, citing decreased stress levels and better healing outcomes.
The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred burial fellowship.