Losing Miriam (Chukat 5779)
It is a scene that still has the power to shock and disturb. The people complain. There is no water. … Read more
Tag: grief
Between Hope and Humanity (Shemini 5779)
It should have been the great day of celebration. The Tabernacle, Israel’s first collective house of worship, was complete. All … Read more
Refusing Comfort, Keeping Hope (Vayeshev 5779)
The deception has taken place. Joseph has been sold into slavery. His brothers dipped his coat in blood. They bring … Read more
C&C Family Edition: Refusing Comfort, Keeping Hope (Vayeshev 5779)
VAYESHEV: REFUSING COMFORT, KEEPING HOPE Covenant & Conversation: Family Edition is a new and exciting initiative from The Office of … Read more
The Limits of Grief (Re’eh 5777)
“You are children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for … Read more
Healing the Trauma of Loss (Chukat 5776)
It took me two years to recover from the death of my father, of blessed memory. To this day, almost … Read more
Faith in the Future (Chayei Sarah 5776)
He was 137 years old. He had been through two traumatic events involving the people most precious to him in … Read more
Vayeshev (5773) – The Refusal to be Comforted
The deception has taken place. Joseph has been sold into slavery. His brothers have dipped his coat in blood. They … Read more
Re’eh (5770) – The Limits of Grief
“You are children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for … Read more
Shemini (5769) – Between Hope and Humanity
It should have been the great day of celebration. The Tabernacle – Israel’s first collective house of worship – was … Read more
