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.
“Death is my teacher”
“We understand that Black lives are sacred”
Booklet featuring a variety of texts on the concept of a “good death”
“A date, a time, a gunshot wound, a medical record number.”
Ritual for bereaved partner taking off wedding ring
Ritual for acknowledging grief responses to coronavirus
“We do not disappear into nothingness”
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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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