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Finding Balance Between Mourning and Living

There is deep wisdom in the way the biblical figure Aaron mourns the loss of his sons.

The Shema: How Listening Leads to Oneness

Judaism's foundational prayer calls on us not merely to listen, but to remember that there is one force of connection uniting us all.

From Pastor’s Daughter to Rabbi

Raised in the Lutheran church in Pennsylvania, Heidi Hoover embraced Judaism -- and then the rabbinate.

How To Create Your Own At-Home Kaddish Minyan

Every Tuesday for a year, we came together — for a memorial service, yes, but also to experience Jewish community in a new way.

When It’s OK To Say Nothing

At shiva, the mourner gets to decide whether or not to initiate conversation.

Readings Every Jewish Mourner Should Know

These are among Judaism’s most comforting words.

7 Things to Do Before You Die

When death comes, be prepared. Now's the time to decide on everything from end-of-life care to unloading your possessions.

FREE STUFF ALERT: HotMat giving away 5 foldable Shabbat hotplates

The new foldable Shabbat hotplate from HotMat offers an aesthetically pleasing and practical update to an essential Shabbat gadget.Almost every ...

Sheloshim: The Bridge to a New Normal

The ritual of shiva is well known. Why do we mark 30 days of mourning, too?

The Mourner’s Kaddish Is Misunderstood

The prayer does not praise (or even name) God. Here’s why.

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