Mourning & Bereavement

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.

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An article about the power of traditional mourning practices for healing and an idea for a new ritual
An article discussing the issues around Orthodox women saying kaddish

Preparing to say Kaddish for an abusive parent on the occasion of their yahrzeit

A creative ritual to mark the end of shloshim

Offering an alternative to Orthodox women who cannot or prefer not to say kaddish
The spirit of this Psalm parallels the Mourner’s Kaddish and, in translation, can be recited in non-gendered God-Language.

A ritual for taking off a wedding ring

A modern poetic interpretation

A ceremony following or in lieu of Mincha (afternoon service)

Sounding a note of optimism

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