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0 Culture Politics

Mikhal Weiner in Lilith · 31 Oct

Mikhal Weiner's poignant essay explores a year marred by violence, loss, and profound grief.

0 Literature Culture

One Book, One Hadassah Discussion Guide: ‘On Her Own’

Editor in Hadassah · 23 Oct

Israeli author Lihi Lapid's novel "On Her Own" explores intergenerational relationships and the women's experience in Israel, weaving a narrative around the unexpected bond between Carmela, an elderly Tel Aviv widow, and Nina, a Russian-Israeli teenager.

0 Literature Culture

Poem: Picking Fruit After October 7

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 17 Oct

A poignant poem by a guest contributor reflects on the aftermath of the events of October 7, when tragedy struck and disrupted the lives of many farmers and workers.

0 Culture Israel

A Day of Love & Darkness

Oren Kessler in Moment · 6 Oct

On October 7, 2023, Oren Kessler and his partner Clara faced a bittersweet juxtaposition of personal joy and national tragedy on their wedding day.

0 Holidays Communities

Where will we go on Rosh Hashanah now my parents have died?

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Sep

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the writer reflects on how the absence of her deceased parents has altered the High Holy Days for her family.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

What I Want You to Know about… Growing Up Without a Mother

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep

Cindy Scarr reflects on her experience growing up without her mother and the lasting impact of that loss on her life.

0 Culture Literature

Placeholders review: An Irish-Jewish romance marred by loss and longing

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Sep

James Roseman's debut novel, "Placeholders," intricately explores themes of Jewish identity and personal loss through its protagonist, Aaron.

0 Communities Israel

“It Must Be Told!” Religious IDF Soldier Shares His Story Responding To October 7th

Chabad.org · 24 Sep

In the aftermath of the October 7th massacre, an IDF officer and his wife share their emotional journey of transforming grief into a commitment towards growth and purpose.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

How My Life's Worst Loss Became My True North Star

Jewdicious · 20 Sep

Amy Salman reflects on the profound loss of her mother at a young age and how it shaped her life's trajectory.

0 Torah Philosophy

Parshas Ki Savo: Walking Wisdom

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Cindy Scarr reflects on the profound lesson of spiritual independence derived from Parshas Ki Savo.

0 Education Ethics

Dear Student

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Sep

In this heartfelt letter, a teacher reflects on a profound classroom moment when a student, unbeknownst to her, reveals the loss of an older brother years ago.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

What Is Left

Penny Jackson in Lilith · 3 Sep

The article "What Is Left" is a poignant reflection on the process of sorting through a deceased parent’s belongings and coming to terms with the fragmented remnants of their life.

0 Culture Ethics

The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers

Hila Ratzabi in Kveller · 3 Sep

"The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers" is a poignant and evocative poem reflecting on the shared pain and loss experienced by mothers in Israel and Palestine.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Sep

The article "Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing" presents a raw and personal account of the author's journey through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

0 Literature Leadership

The Rabbi

Tzvi in Tablet · 26 Aug

This narrative explores the inner world and experiences of a rabbi as he navigates the complexities of faith, personal longing, and community leadership.

0 History Communities

Out of the Ashes

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Aug

The text describes a chaotic scene in which a Jewish couple, Alter and Ita, flee a fire in Chicago, trying to save their possessions and eventually their lives.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

What It Means to Speak With the Dead - A session with a Florida medium in a time of genocide

Fargo Nissim Tbakhi in Jewish Currents · 12 Aug

The text describes a personal experience with a medium named Lawrence, where the author connects with the spirit of their deceased friend Dan.

0 Communities Leadership

The Quest

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

In a town called Lost in the 1980s, a heroic man with a vibrant personality, dedicated to building a strong community, faces the challenge of fulfilling his role without his own father.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Time of Need

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Sari, dealing with grief and emotional turmoil, seeks solace in her therapy sessions with Aliza, finding the safe space calming and beneficial despite occasional emotional outbursts.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

And Flowers Bloom Even Then

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Jun

The story "And Flowers Bloom Even Then" depicts a conversation between two sisters, Leahle and Rechy.

0 Culture Communities

When My Sons Lost Their Dad Way Too Young, My Own Father Stepped In

Elissa Caterfino Mandel in Kveller · 14 Jun

After losing her husband at a young age, the author recounts how her father stepped in to fill the void for her two sons.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Life, Loss and Legacy: A Mother-Daughter Love Story

Jewdicious · 14 May

In "Life, Loss and Legacy: A Mother-Daughter Love Story" by Lisa Lang, the author reflects on the impact of her mother's passing, her desire for children, and her journey of self-discovery.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Grieving

Sharona in Mishpacha · 7 May

The text follows a poignant journey of grief and loss as a woman shares the heartbreaking experience of losing her baby just before birth.

0 Communities

My reminder that life is not a rehearsal

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Apr

The author reflects on the sudden deaths of two friends, Kate and Hilda, due to cancer and contrasts their swift passing with her son's insistence on living life to the fullest despite illness, encapsulating the sentiment of "you only live once" (YOLO).

0 Education Jewish Law

We Celebrated My Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah When She Was 18 Months Old

Myra Sack in Kveller · 2 Apr

A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease.

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