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Tag: Mourning Rituals

0 Culture Jewish Law

How sitting shiva helped me decide to convert to Judaism

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 31 Mar

Attending a Jewish funeral and sitting shiva for a friend's mother led the author to reevaluate her relationship with religion, ultimately inspiring her decision to convert to Judaism.

0 Jewish Law Communities

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.

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."

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'Everything About Her Was Worth It': The Life of Yakira Leeba Schwartz A"H

18forty · 25 Jul 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Sara and Avi Schwartz discuss the life and loss of their daughter, Yakira Leeba Schwartz, who had muscular dystrophy.

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Mourning and Joy

Sandra Cohen in Tablet · 3 Aug 2022

The author reflects on the significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

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Every Generation

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 14 Apr 2022

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

0 Ethics Holocaust

The Week Jews Buy Halloween Candy on Sale

Bonjour Chai · 4 Nov 2021

The hosts of "Bonjour Chai" delve into the contentious topic of selling Nazi memorabilia, weighing historical preservation against ethical concerns and potential misuse by extremists.

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Between Aveilut and Clinical Social Work: Interdisciplinary Reflections

Noah Marlowe in Lehrhaus · 9 Jan 2020

The text reflects on the author's interdisciplinary study of mourning practices in Jewish tradition and loss in clinical social work, highlighting the contrast in emotional responses between the two fields.