Mourners Kaddish

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Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 4 Aug

The writer recalls being called by a rabbi to participate in a burial service for a man who passed away with no known family or friends.

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In this time of great stress, it’s important to grieve

Rabbi Diane Elliot in JTA · 11 Jul

The text discusses the significance of wells in Jewish texts, symbolizing life, connection, and blessings, with specific references to biblical stories such as Hagar and Miriam's Well.

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My First Yizkor

Judy Batalion in Tablet · 11 Jun

The author describes their journey through grief after their mother's death, reflecting on their relationship with her and their struggle to write following her passing.

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‘Dinner with the Parents’ Stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall Are Sorry About that Torah Scene

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 May

"Dinner with the Parents" stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall reflect on a Torah scene from the show and discuss their Jewish experiences.

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Carol Kane Brings Her Jewish Chops to ‘Dinner With the Parents’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 19 Apr

Carol Kane brings her Jewish heritage to the forefront in the show "Dinner With the Parents," based on the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner."

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My First Yizkor

Judy Batalion in Tablet · 19 Apr

The author reflects on her experience attending her first Yizkor service in 1982 as a child and her more recent attendance following her mother's death in 2023.

0 Israel Prayer

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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Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Elliot Olshansky in Forward · 6 Mar

Paul Heyman, a prominent Jewish wrestling promoter, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April after a long career in the industry.

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What our son’s short life taught us about faith and tradition

James G. Robinson in Forward · 16 Feb

James G. Robinson reflects on his family's experience dealing with their son's serious heart defect, which led them to draw on their Jewish faith and tradition for strength and guidance.

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Poem | Kaddish for the Living

Jessica Jacobs in Moment · 26 Jan

In the poem "Kaddish for the Living," the author explores the experience of facing her mother's dementia with both tenderness and grief.

0 Holidays History

Grieving and Living

Sharon Brous in Tablet · 9 Jan

"The High Holy Days are a reminder of the preciousness and fragility of life. They begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur, prompting us to reflect on our mortality. Sometimes, tragic events in our community make us even more aware of life's vulnerability. The death of a child is especially devastating and upends the natural order of things. In times of grief, we can turn to ancient Jewish stories for guidance. One story teaches us to mourn the devastation but not to live in perpetual deprivation. We can find joy in the midst of suffering. Another story reminds us that even in moments of great joy, we should not forget the heartache and suffering that exist in the world. Both stories invite us to hold both grief and joy, acknowledging that every moment is filled with pain and possibility."

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Dark Comedy ‘The Anne Frank Gift Shop’ Is a Must Watch

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jan

"The Anne Frank Gift Shop" is a dark comedy film that explores the question of how to sell the memory of the Holocaust to a younger generation.

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This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment

Rabbi Avital Hochstein in JTA · 22 Dec 2023

The text discusses the significance of the communal day of saying Mourners Kaddish, which falls on the 10th of Tevet.

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Hamas killed his family on Oct 7. At his bar mitzvah, he wore a Holocaust survivor’s tefillin — his grandfather’s

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Dec 2023

Thirteen-year-old Ariel Zohar recently celebrated his bar mitzvah wearing the tefillin (phylacteries) that were passed down to him from his paternal grandfather, a Holocaust survivor.

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How Jewish mourning rituals can help us move from Oct. 7 to a peaceful future

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward · 13 Nov 2023

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.

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‘A heartbroken community’: Detroit congregation grapples with murder of synagogue president

BCohen in Forward · 5 Nov 2023

The Detroit Jewish community is mourning the tragic murder of Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.

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Wow, please, thank you: How I learned to pray on a walk in the woods

Tom Townsend in Forward · 1 Sep 2023

The author reflects on their experience of saying Kaddish for their father and the challenges of prayer.

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How Robbie Robertson learned he was Jewish — and the son of a gangster

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 9 Aug 2023

Robbie Robertson, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Band, discovered his Jewish heritage later in life.

0 Antisemitism Communities

A Year After Pittsburgh, Time for Action

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 1 Nov 2019

A year after the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish community reflects on the tragedy and the ongoing threat of anti-Semitism.

0 Holidays Prayer

Why I Stopped Saying the Unetaneh Tokef, and Why I’m Ready To Say It Again

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 24 Sep 2014

The author recounts their personal struggle with reciting the prayer Unetaneh Tokef after the tragic death of their mother, feeling conflicted by its perception of God as punitive.

0 Holidays Culture

The Unofficial Mourner

Anya Manning in Tablet · 25 May 2012

The text recounts the author's journey of grieving the unexpected death of their fiancé's brother, Rafi, and the challenges of mourning as a non-traditional mourner in Jewish tradition.

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