Tag: Tragedy

Chanie Apfelbaum shares her story of overcoming tragedy and finding healing and purpose through cooking kosher cuisine in Brooklyn.
The video discusses the tragic events that occurred in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th, where a significant portion of the population was killed or abducted, with Jonathan Dekel-Chen providing insight into the incident.
Following the trauma of Oct. 7, author Gila Green found inspiration in a workshop hosted by Writing on the Wall, an online community focused on Jewish and Israeli life complexities.
On Lag B'Omer, amidst the tragedy in Meron, a woman grapples with buying a shirt for her son despite the chaos.
The article discusses the Israeli drone strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza and questions the use of the term "tragedy" to describe the event, suggesting it was more a result of bureaucratic errors than malicious intent.
Andrés Spokoiny spoke at the JFN 2024 addressing the profound loss and grief following recent tragedies, emphasizing the inadequacy of the phrase "rest in peace" for the vibrant lives lost.
The discussion centers around the current events of tragedy and fear, emphasizing the importance of choosing positive influences in our lives, both physically and online.
The text reflects on responding to tragedies, referencing Noah from the Torah story and discussing the normal emotions triggered by trauma, suggesting the importance of containing and processing these feelings wisely.
The discussion focuses on a moment of tragedy and mourning, highlighting how journalists acted when the government did not during the first 24 hours of the tragedy.
The discussion addresses the significant increase in American male suicides and examines the underlying cultural, political, and economic factors contributing to this trend.
This article discusses the life and poetry of Joyce Mansour, a Jewish poet of Syrian descent.
Gematria Refigured by Rabbi Elie Feder is a book that explores the method of gematria, which assigns numerical values to Hebrew words, to understand how the Torah conveys ideas through numbers.
This article explores the role of humor and laughter in the face of tragedy, focusing specifically on the example of Rabbi Akiva's laughter during the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
This article discusses the life and legacy of Walter Benjamin, a renowned cultural critic of the 20th century.
This episode delves into the key lessons of the Holocaust, questioning why it is crucial to remember this tragedy and considering if its remembrance can prevent future atrocities.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel discusses the impact of tragedy on faith (emunah) in God.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel, who tragically lost her son in a terror attack, discusses the impact of trauma on faith.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the unraveling of the legal case surrounding Trump and the departure of his legal team, questioning whether it is more amusing or concerning, and speculating on the consequences.
In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the power of Psalms (Tehillim) to provide solace and words in times of despair is highlighted.
David Grossman's novel "A Horse Walks into a Bar" tells the story of comedian Dov Greenstein's final stand-up show in a seedy club, where he performs a dark and unsettling routine that blurs the line between comedy and tragedy, exposing his own emotional and physical vulnerabilities.
The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters.