Traditional Jewish mourning and bereavement practices are designed to help us bear our grief. But sometimes we need something more: a poem that captures our imagination, a creative ritual that addresses the particularity of our grief, a song that speaks to our heart. May you find a measure of comfort in your time of need.
A poem for a yizkor or memorial service. When we remember our loved ones, we inscribe them upon the pages of our memory and they live on in us.
A poetic struggle to draw close to an unknowable divine presence
Focusing one’s attention on the wildness of death reflected on the face of the mourner.
A fresh translation of the El Maley Rakhamim to remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust
Reflection on the death of a child
Based on the model of creation, this seven-part ritual focuses our intention and then consecrates the final resting place for our loved ones
We remember those whose lives were lost, and pray for a more tolerant and just future
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Discover how Jewish folklore and personal memory can spark new poetry—join this creative immersion with poet Susan Comninos.
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