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.
Developing a ritual for the dissolution of a home
Based on the Parasha Lech L’cha, this meditation urges the mourner to move forward in life
A prayer to be said before lighting the shiva candle
Description by a mother of her six-year-old son’s response to the death of his stillborn brother
A ritual divided into three parts: Mourning the Loss, Choosing Life Again, and Communal Support and Blessings
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