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
A personal account describing the author’s experience of losing a baby before rituals were developed to encourage mourning
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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues
Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives
Discover how Jewish folklore and personal memory can spark new poetry—join this creative immersion with poet Susan Comninos.
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