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Mourning & Bereavement

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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.

Latest Rituals

“The kaddish’s peace is a growing, ever-expanding gift”

A laptop displaying a virtual meeting with multiple participants, next to a green mug on a wooden table.

“I come to you, broken in heart and soul.”

A person sits by a window with arms crossed, looking outside.

A poem inspired by attending an online shiva

A woman sits at an outdoor table, holding a mug, looking contemplative.

“Maybe it was a niggun / That taught God how to speak”

Woman participates in a video conference on a desktop computer, with multiple people on the screen.

“May we open our eyes to possibility, our ears to dialogue, our hearts to compassion”

Hand holding a lit candle with a paper holder in a crowd of people, with blurred lights in the background.

Poem honoring the memory of Yitzchak Rabin, z”l

Memorial wall with graffiti and photos, honoring Yitzhak Rabin in a public space. Hebrew text is present.

“You still renew my strength, day after day”

Silhouette of a person in a hat sitting on rocks, watching a dramatic sunset over the ocean.

“Let your example burn through us”

A person wearing a lace collar and glasses, dressed formally, against a plain background.

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