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I Never Thought I Would Turn to Religion for Anything. Then I Had a Stillbirth.

Antonia Mitchell in Kveller · 25 Sep

Antonia Mitchell shares a deeply personal narrative of grappling with the stillbirth of her daughter, Shoshana, and the unexpected solace she found in Jewish rituals and community support.

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Letters – Fall 2024

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

The fall 2024 edition of JA Mag's "Letters" section provides a variety of perspectives about Jewish life and experiences related to the military, community support, and personal development.

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Kaddish Around the World: Uplifting and Inspiring Stories

Reviewed by Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Gedalia Zweig's latest book, "Kaddish Around the World," features uplifting stories demonstrating the unifying power of the Kaddish prayer across diverse contexts.

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'As a Jew' Doug Emhoff mourns hostages killed by Hamas

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 4 Sep

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the American Jewish community at a vigil for hostages killed by Hamas.

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Jewish Masterpiece: ‘Hatikvah’

Sapir · 1 Aug

The article discusses the significance of the Jewish anthem, "Hatikvah," especially in the context of the survivors of Bergen-Belsen singing it upon liberation, highlighting the emotional power and historical resonance of the hymn.

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The Making of ‘Morning Star’

Ricky Ian Gordon in Tablet · 23 Jul

The text details composer Ricky Ian Gordon's journey in creating the opera "Morning Star" in collaboration with librettist William Hoffman.

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Mah Shlomcha?

David Olivestone in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

David Olivestone, a resident of Jerusalem, reflects on life in Israel during a period of war, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining normalcy and being surrounded by reminders of conflict.

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Father’s Day 5784 with Adam Nimoy, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, and Gabe Sanders: Ep. 416

Unorthodox · 14 Jun

The episode delves into themes of fatherhood and Jewish identity through poignant reflections from Adam Nimoy on his relationship with his father, Leonard Nimoy, and the Jewish origins of the Vulcan salute.

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A Kaddish in Havana

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 10 Jun

This text recounts a group of tourists, including some Jewish people, reciting the Kaddish prayer for Bella Terner, a Polish Jewish woman who settled in Cuba in the 1930s and was buried there.

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Yizkor Books Offer Genealogical Breadcrumbs

Sherrill Kushner in Hadassah · 7 May

Yizkor books, compiled by survivors after WWII, serve as crucial documents of pre-war Jewish life and the Holocaust, containing firsthand accounts and vital details for genealogists.

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Paying Tribute to Paul Celan in Chernivtsi

Edward Serotta in Tablet · 19 Apr

The text pays homage to the poet Paul Celan and reflects on the impact of the Holocaust.

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I spent months praying for a single Israeli hostage. Yesterday, I found out he's dead.

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 27 Mar

The author reflects on the emotional journey of praying for an Israeli hostage, Uriel Baruch, only to find out he was killed rather than kidnapped, adding a personal connection they felt through shared birthdays and interactions with Baruch's family.

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A Guide to Death and Mourning on Tablet

The Editors in Tablet · 4 Mar

Tablet has a collection of stories about death and mourning, exploring Jewish rituals and personal experiences of loss.

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The Virtues of a Virtual Minyan

Jennifer Bleyer in Tablet · 2 Feb

The author discusses their experience of saying Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of their father and mother.

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What I learned reading my great-grandfather's last will and testament

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 12 Jan

The author discovers her great-grandfather's will, a single page written in Yiddish, as she is packing up her parents' house.

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The tabernacle of peace that gives us hope

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Nov 2023

In times of distress, recent events have imbued traditional Jewish prayers with renewed significance, particularly emphasizing the themes of peace and freedom.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 2: What the Family of Tree of Life Victim Joyce Fienberg Wants You to Know About Her Legacy

People of the Pod · 25 Oct 2023

In this interview, Howard Fienberg and his wife Marnie discuss the mourning period after the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where Howard's mother, Joyce Fienberg, was one of the victims.

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As a rabbi, he helped others mourn. So why wouldn't his daughter say kaddish for him?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 13 Jun 2023

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience of mourning her father, who was a prominent rabbi.

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When Kaddish Becomes Currency: Mapping Out the Mechanics of Merit

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 21 May 2023

The article explores the mechanics of reciting the Kaddish prayer on behalf of others and the theological assumptions underlying this practice.

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4/29/23 – Shiur 417 – Miscarriage in Halacha

Halacha Headlines · 28 Apr 2023

In this Shiur (Jewish lesson) on miscarriage in Halacha (Jewish law), various questions are addressed regarding the halachic status and practices related to miscarriage.

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Has Leonard Cohen’s most Jewish song become a ‘Hallelujah’ for darker times?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Oct 2022

Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has emerged as a powerful anthem for unsettling times, resonating in various media for its dark, introspective tone.

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The Arbiter of Jewish Law

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Tablet · 13 Sep 2022

This text explores the author's father's relationship with Jewish law and observance.

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Kaddish, Revised

Rebecca Sonkin in Tablet · 26 Jul 2022

After experiencing loss and confronting the traditional Jewish mourning practice of saying Kaddish for a deceased family member, the author reflects on her journey of redefining mourning with the help of Rabbi Nevins.

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LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Jewish Lives · 29 Jun 2022

In this discussion, composer Allen Shawn explores the life and work of Leonard Bernstein, a prominent figure in 20th-century American music.

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“What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”

Tablet Studios in Tablet · 27 May 2022

Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in sitcoms, neuroscience Ph. D., parenting books author, and observant Jew, discussed her experience mourning her father by saying Kaddish while managing work, parenting during COVID, and directing a film on the Unorthodox podcast by Tablet.

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