Jewish tradition provides us the ancient words of the Kaddish to recite during our times of mourning. In our grief, we often find ourselves asking many questions, such as, “What does the Kaddish mean? Can Jewish mourning rituals provide me with comfort? How can I honor and remember my loved one?”
These questions and more are thoughtfully addressed in “Mourner’s Kaddish: A Grief Companion,” a Learn at Your Own Pace Immersion. You’ll have the opportunity to listen, learn and write your own reflections and creative response.
Whether you are navigating grief from a long time ago or have recently begun your mourning process, Rabbi Joshua Boettiger, a leading Mussar teacher and poet, will guide you on a spiritual journey of healing through:
- Four 15-minute teaching videos that delve into key topics: understanding the Kaddish, traditions and rituals connected to Kaddish and mourning and creative expression inspired by the Kaddish prayer
- Written resources showcasing reflections from 13 ancient and contemporary authors on the Kaddish
- Three creative writing prompts designed for reflection, meaning-making, and self-expression
Upon registration, you will receive unlimited access to these materials, enabling you to engage with them at your own pace and revisit them whenever you wish.
Rabbi Joshua Boettiger is Jewish Chaplain and Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. He is the current Rosh Yeshiva for the Center for Contemporary Mussar and for the last decade, directed the Mussar program at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland, Oregon. Joshua also teaches Jewish Meditation and co-leads silent retreats. He holds an MFA in creative writing from Pacific University and his poetry has appeared in the Missouri Review, the Southern Review, B O D Y, and elsewhere.
