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Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

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“The really cool thing about character groups is if you're making worlds, let's talk about the situations where worlds are in demand in genre, and that would be fantasy. If you're making a world like that, it's good to get a whole bunch of different character groups.” — Ezra BaranyIn this episode of How To Write the Future podcast, titled “Fantasy Character Groups Made Simple with Ezra Barany” host Beth Barany hands the mic over to her husband and fellow author Ezra Barany where he shares an introduction to creating character groups in fantasy words, exploring creating a religion and politics, giving you creative freedom in your story world. Beth Barany also shares a few of the ways she can help you with your world building from taking part in a free story success clinic to appearing on the show. ABOUT EZRA BARANYEzra Barany loves riveting readers with thrillers, but by order of the Department of Motor Vehicles he must place a warning on every book cover, “Do not read while driving.” His first two books in The Torah Codes series were award-winning international bestsellers. The second two books in the 4-book series wowed readers too! In his free time, he has eye-opening discussions on the art of writing novels with his wife and book coach Beth Barany. A high school physics teacher, Ezra lives in Oakland with his beloved wife and two cats working on the next book in The Torah Codes series. Ezra, not the cats. For a free short story in The Torah Codes series, “The Mourner's Kaddish,” do please go to http://www.thetorahcodes.com/.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESGET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HEREFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2025 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

  Navigating Grief May collapse make us all kinder and kinned…. Caroline welcomes the return of Eiren Caffall, author of “the Mourner's Bestiary,” And now, her novel, “All the Water in the World,' “The World As it Was” “The World As It Is” And the World that is coming for all of us…. Eiren Caffall is a writer and musician. Her work on loss, oceans, and extinction has appeared in Orion, Writer's Digest, Guernica, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub, Al Jazeera, The Rumpus, and the anthology Elementals: Volume IV. Fire, (The Center for Humans and Nature, 2024). She received a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant, a Social Justice News Nexus fellowship, and residencies at the Banff Centre, Millay Colony, Hedgebrook, and Ragdale. Her books include her memoir The Mourner's Bestiary (Row House Publishing, 2024) and her novel All the Water in the World (St. Martin's Press, 2025).       *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* · www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com · The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon The post The Visionary Activist Show – Navigating Grief appeared first on KPFA.

Avelut - Mishloah Manot To & From A Mourner by Rabbi Avi Harari

Eiren Caffall is an award-winning writer and musician whose writing on loss and nature, oceans and extinction has appeared in numerous publications. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Caffall talks about her recent first novel The Mourner's Bestiary, a literary memoir on loss and chronic illness, as well as a meditation on grief and survival told through the stories of animals in collapsing marine ecosystems. Caffall carries a family legacy of two hundred years of genetic kidney disease, raising a child who may also. As she describes, the process of writing the book was a way for her to weave environmental research with a memoir of generational healing, and the work it takes to get there for the human and animal lives caught in tides of loss. https://www.eirencaffall.com Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Join us on the Everyday Judaism podcast as we explore the rich tapestry of Jewish prayer. In this engaging episode, we take a closer look at the nuances of the Tachanun supplications, an essential component of Jewish prayer recited after the Amidah. Halachah guides us through the significance of this moment of seeking forgiveness and explains the proper posture for recitation, highlighting the importance of submission to Hashem. We learn about the specific circumstances that dictate the recitation or omission of Tachanun, such as its exclusion in the house of a mourner or during joyous occasions like a bris or wedding. These guidelines reflect the intricate connection between community prayer and the recognition of life's milestones within Jewish law.Listen in as we journey through the various parts of the Siddur, emphasizing the importance of understanding Halacha to enhance one's prayer experience. We enrich our understanding by providing historical context for significant observances, such as the 10th of Tevet and the upcoming Fast of Esther. The discussion also touches on Shabbat practices, explaining why Tachanun is not recited on this day and exploring the unique nature of Shabbat prayers. This episode encourages continuous learning and engagement with Jewish traditions, inviting listeners to deepen their connection to these meaningful practices. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Jewish customs, this episode offers valuable insights to enrich your spiritual journey._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #24) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 12, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 19, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtradition, #JewishPrayer, #Tradition, #Tachanun, #Amidah, #TorahScroll, #CommunityPrayer, #LifeMilestones, #Siddur, #Halacha, #FastDays, #ShabbatPrayers, #JewishTraditions, #Forgiveness, #SubmissiontoHashem, #LawsandCustoms, #Recitation, #Observances, #Mourner, #CelebratoryOccasions, #Learning, #Engagement, #SpiritualExperience, #ConnectiontoTradition ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us on the Everyday Judaism podcast as we explore the rich tapestry of Jewish prayer. In this engaging episode, we take a closer look at the nuances of the Tachanun supplications, an essential component of Jewish prayer recited after the Amidah. Halachah guides us through the significance of this moment of seeking forgiveness and explains the proper posture for recitation, highlighting the importance of submission to Hashem. We learn about the specific circumstances that dictate the recitation or omission of Tachanun, such as its exclusion in the house of a mourner or during joyous occasions like a bris or wedding. These guidelines reflect the intricate connection between community prayer and the recognition of life's milestones within Jewish law.Listen in as we journey through the various parts of the Siddur, emphasizing the importance of understanding Halacha to enhance one's prayer experience. We enrich our understanding by providing historical context for significant observances, such as the 10th of Tevet and the upcoming Fast of Esther. The discussion also touches on Shabbat practices, explaining why Tachanun is not recited on this day and exploring the unique nature of Shabbat prayers. This episode encourages continuous learning and engagement with Jewish traditions, inviting listeners to deepen their connection to these meaningful practices. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Jewish customs, this episode offers valuable insights to enrich your spiritual journey._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #24) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 12, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 19, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtradition, #JewishPrayer, #Tradition, #Tachanun, #Amidah, #TorahScroll, #CommunityPrayer, #LifeMilestones, #Siddur, #Halacha, #FastDays, #ShabbatPrayers, #JewishTraditions, #Forgiveness, #SubmissiontoHashem, #LawsandCustoms, #Recitation, #Observances, #Mourner, #CelebratoryOccasions, #Learning, #Engagement, #SpiritualExperience, #ConnectiontoTradition ★ Support this podcast ★

For 469 days, ever since October 7, every morning, and every evening, at our daily minyan, we pray for the IDF, that God should guard and protect Israel's courageous and heroic soldiers. We pray that God return our hostages safely to their families. We say Mourner's Kaddish as a community, as part of am Yisrael, for Israel's fallen soldiers. Occasionally, somebody will ask: how much longer? How much longer will we offer these prayers? No one knows for sure, but the general answer has to be something like: We will keep praying for the IDF for as long as Israel is at war. We will keep praying for the hostages as long as the hostages are stuck in Gaza. And we will keep saying Kaddish as long as soldiers keep dying in combat. Just this week, 5 more IDF soldiers were killed in northern Gaza. If you read the article in the Times of Israel, it just breaks your heart. You see pictures of these five idealistic, noble, beautiful young people. So incredibly, heartbreakingly young: Cpt. Yair Yakov Shushan, 23; Staff Sgt. Yahav Hadar, 20. Staff Sgt. Guy Karmiel, 20; Yoaf Feffer, 19; Aviel Wiseman, 20. Fifteen months later all that young beautiful life snuffed out. How could we not say Kaddish for them? The larger point is: it is all so murky—and sad. When will it end? How will it end? How will Israel and Israelis be at the end? All so murky. And then this week, news of the ceasefire and hostage deal. I want to offer three questions. First, what is a lens through which we can see this murky deal in this murky war? Second, when we apply that lens to the facts before us, what do we think, and how does it make us feel? Third, what do we do?

Sara-Jayne Makwala King speaks to Sarah Gaylard, founder of the online and offline grieving support community Mourner’s Corner based in Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eiren Caffall's The Mourner's Bestiary, is a memoir about her experiences with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)—a chronic illness that has afflicted her family for 150 years—with the stories of marine life struggling to survive in the world's fastest warming marine ecosystem.

Eiren Caffall joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her generational experience of loss, coming out of the shadows about having an ill body, how polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has shaped her and her family's life, writing about the collapse of ecosystems in the Atlantic ocean, seamlessly weaving in narrative, historical, lyrical, scientific, and metaphorical threads, allowing our children to weigh in on stories that involve them, feeling all the places we're still wounded, depicting mother-daughter relationships with complexity, the umpteenth draft, form as key, holding two things in mind at once, reframing and understanding family dynamics, and her new memoir The Mourner's Bestiary.   Also in this episode: -remembering wonder and beauty in the face of destruction  -idosyncratic craft structures  -where we are in our stories   Books mentioned in this episode: -Shapes of Native Nonfiction Edited by Elissa Washuta and Theresa Warbuton -Meander Spiral Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative by Jane Allison -Landmarks by Robert Mcfarlane   Eiren Caffall is a writer and musician. Her award-winning memoir, The Mourner's Bestiary, will be published by Row House Publishing in October 2024. Her novel, All the Water in the World will be published by Saint Martin's Press in 2025. An excerpt of her memoir will appear in Elementals: Volume IV. Fire forthcoming in 2024 from The Center for Humans and Nature. Her work on loss and nature, oceans and extinction has appeared in Guernica, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub, Al Jazeera, The Rumpus, and three record albums. She received a Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant in 2023 for The Mourner's Bestiary, a Social Justice News Nexus fellowship in environmental journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and a Frontline: Environmental Reportage residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts. She has been awarded residencies at Millay Colony for the Arts, MacDowell Colony (waitlisted), Hedgebrook, and Ragdale. She has guest lectured at UCLA, University of Chicago, and other universities across America, taught creative writing for The Chicago Humanities Festival, taught a memoir body and place week-long masterclass for Story Studio in Chicago, and mentored graduate students at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been adapted into the award-winning short film Becoming Ocean, which screened at film festivals across the United States and in Amsterdam and Morocco.   Connect with Eiren: Website: www.eirencaffall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirencaffall/ X: www.x.com/eirencaffall Substack: https://eirencaffall.substack.com Ronit's Upcoming Online 10-week Memoir Course with the University of Washington: https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

The Mourner's Kaddish - Can Women Say It? by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Saying Extra by Rabbi Avi Harari

This interview with Belinda Koch, Author of Becoming a Mindful Mourner, shares insights from her professional experience as a Licensed counselor, and her personal experience as a grief companion. If you've ever thought you were stuck in grief or weren't grieving the right way, this conversation is for you. 

Addressing grief when a sibling passes away can be complicated. That is what Annie Sklaver Orenstein discovered when her brother passed away. Since then, she has researched familial grief and authored the book, “Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief,” to help others with the unique challenges of disenfranchised grief when siblings' losses are often overlooked. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her journey, tools, and insight into the importance of resilience in carrying forward with life after such a loss. Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life. Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.    

The Mourner's Kaddish - Should the Listeners Stand? by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Saying It With Ten Men by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Saying Kaddish For More Than One Person by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - The Meaning of "Yehe Shmei Raba" by Rabbi Avi Harari

In this heartfelt episode of Smarticle, Brandon  pays tribute to his friend Joel Blunk, who recently passed away after battling brain cancer. Joel's remarkable life, characterized by his roles as a warrior, magician, lover, and king, is celebrated through a beautifully written obituary. Brandon shares personal stories and memories of Joel, highlighting his impact on his family, friends, and community. The show ends with the recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish, honoring Joel's legacy and spirit.   00:00 Welcome Back to Smarticle   00:38 Upcoming Shows and Exciting Guests   01:13 A Tribute to Joel Blunk   03:57 Joel Blunk's Obituary   06:34 Personal Reflections on Joel Blunk   10:26 Final Farewell and Mourner's Kaddish   smarticlepodcast@gmail.com   The Mourner's Kaddish   Dance at My Funeral - Major Ordained (Joel on vocals and guitar)   #joy #hope #smarticle #godtalk #americanexceptionalism #joelblunk @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/    

The Mourner's Kaddish - Saying It For a Non-Jew by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Why Is It Aramaic? by Rabbi Avi Harari

Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, chats with Brad about the loss of her brother Ben and why she wrote this practical and compassionate guide to sibling loss.

The Mourner's Kaddish - Saying It Together With Others by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Passing in Front of Someone by Rabbi Avi Harari

  The Art of Grief – Hope and wonder in the face of environmental collapse… PART 2: Grief Artfully Expressed becomes a Sacrament of Kinship  Caroline re-welcomes last week's guest Eiren Caffall, science writer with the soul of a poet, the author of “The Mourner's Bestiary” “Lyrical reports from the apocalypse” “The Mourner's Bestiary is a meditation on grief and survival told through the stories of animals in two collapsing marine ecosystems—the Gulf of Maine and the Long Island Sound—and the lives of a family facing a life-threatening illness on their shores. The Gulf of Maine is the world's fastest-warming marine ecosystem, and the Long Island Sound has been the site of conservation battles that predict the necessary dedications ahead for the Gulf. Eiren Caffall carries a family legacy of two hundred years of genetic kidney disease, raising a child who may also. The Mourner's Bestiary braids environmental research with a memoir of generational healing, and the work it takes to get there for the human and animal lives caught in tides of loss.”   Eiren Caffall is a writer and musician based in Chicago. Her writing on loss and nature, oceans and extinction has appeared in Guernica, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub, Al Jazeera, The Rumpus, and the anthology Elementals: Volume IV Fire, forthcoming in 2024 from The Center for Humans and Nature. She received a 2023 Whiting Award in Creative Nonfiction, a Social Justice News Nexus fellowship, and residencies at the Banff Centre, Millay Colony, MacDowell Colony (waitlisted), Hedgebrook, and Ragdale. Her novel, All the Water in the World, is slated for release by St. Martin's Press in early 2025. ErinCaffall.com Caroline W. Casey · www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com · Patreon The post The Visionary Activist Show – The Art of Grief appeared first on KPFA.

The Mourner's Kaddish - Asking Someone Else to Say It by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Standing With Feet Together by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Minhag & Communal Acceptance by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - Understanding Its Purpose (2) by Rabbi Avi Harari

Grief & Mourning artfully expressed becomes a Sacrament of Kinship Caroline welcomes Eiren Caffall, author of “The Mourner's Bestiary” “Lyrical reports from the apocalypse” The Mourner's Bestiary is a meditation on grief and survival told through the stories of animals in two collapsing marine ecosystems—the Gulf of Maine and the Long Island Sound—and the lives of a family facing a life-threatening illness on their shores. The Gulf of Maine is the world's fastest-warming marine ecosystem, and the Long Island Sound has been the site of conservation battles that predict the fights ahead for the Gulf. Eiren Caffall carries a family legacy of two hundred years of genetic kidney disease, raising a child who may also. The Mourner's Bestiary braids environmental research with a memoir of generational healing, and the work it takes to get there for the human and animal lives caught in tides of loss. “Insightful and deeply researched…Caffall looks into the nuances of individual human survival and the survival of our planet as a whole.” Hope and wonder in the face of environmental collapse… The post The Visionary Activist Show – Sacrament of Kinship appeared first on KPFA.

The Mourner's Kaddish - Understanding Its Purpose by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Mourner's Kaddish - A Brief Background by Rabbi Avi Harari

How to Greet a Mourner by Rabbi Avi Harari

In this episode of Writer's Voice, we explore the intersections of personal and ecological narratives through two powerful interviews. Francesca speaks with writer and musician Eiren Caffall about her memoir, The Mourner’s Bestiary, and naturalist Betsy McCully, author of At the Glacier's Edge: A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point. … Continue reading Eiren Caffall THE MOURNER'S BESTIARY & Betsy McCully, AT THE GLACIER'S EDGE →

"The Late Mourner" is a short story by Julius Long. It was given the following description when it first appeared in the March 1934 edition of Weird Tales: “John Sloan received a shock when he looked upon the face in the coffin…”

When Annie Sklaver Orenstein's brother died, she looked for books that would help her to understand her experience as a surviving sibling. While she encountered a fair number of books about grief, she found nothing that began to touch on her experience – so she set out to write the book she needed. Part personal story, part interviews and surveys  with hundreds of siblings, and part a collection of important material on trauma, grief and families, this book rocked my world and my understanding of the importance of siblings and grief. www.instagram.com/anniesklaverorenstein

Selihot - Can A Mourner Be Hazan? by Rabbi Avi Harari

7/15/2024 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: The Mourner Comforted Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 7/15/2024 Bible: Matthew 5:4 Length: 1 min.

In the labyrinth of human emotion, few experiences are as universally profound and isolating as grief. Today, we welcome Colin Campbell, a filmmaker, professor, and father, whose journey through unimaginable loss offers a poignant exploration of love, community, and the transformative power of grieving together. Colin's story is not just about the pain of losing his children, Ruby and Hart, but also about finding the strength to continue, supported by the ancient wisdom of communal mourning.Colin Campbell shared the heartbreaking story of the crash that claimed the lives of his beloved children, Ruby and Hart. They were on their way to Joshua Tree when a drunk and high driver collided with their car, forever altering their lives. Ruby, a talented artist and voracious reader, and Hart, a charming and humorous young man, were both killed on impact. Colin and his wife, Gail, survived but were left to navigate the immense void left by their children's absence.In the aftermath of the tragedy, Colin found solace in the Jewish traditions embraced by his family. Although he identifies as an atheist, he was profoundly moved by the practical and communal aspects of Jewish mourning rituals. One such ritual, Shiva, involves friends and family visiting the bereaved's home for seven nights, providing support and allowing the grieving process to unfold in a shared space. "It was an amazing gift," Colin reflected, noting how these gatherings helped him and Gail process their grief by talking about Ruby and Hart and feeling the love and support of their community."Grieving in community is essential," Colin emphasized. This sentiment contrasts sharply with the common cultural expectation to grieve in isolation. Many people feel abandoned by friends and family during their darkest times, a theme Colin has encountered repeatedly in grief groups. The loneliness of grief can be overwhelming, but the Jewish practices of communal support, like Shiva and the daily recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish, offer a powerful antidote to this isolation. These rituals require the presence of a community, reinforcing the idea that we do not have to face our grief alone.Colin's exploration of grief also touches on the importance of rituals in managing the pain of loss. For him, the Jewish tradition of actively participating in the burial—literally throwing the first handfuls of dirt onto the coffin—was a deeply painful yet necessary act. It confronted him with the stark reality of his loss, helping to combat the powerful force of denial that often accompanies grief. "We have to feel the pain to feel the love," Colin stated, highlighting the intertwined nature of these emotions.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSCommunal Support in Grief: One of the most powerful aspects of Jewish mourning traditions is the emphasis on communal support. Grieving in isolation can intensify feelings of despair and loneliness, whereas grieving in the presence of loved ones can provide a sense of connection and support.Embracing the Pain: Allowing oneself to fully experience the pain of loss is crucial for healing. Denying or avoiding the pain only prolongs the suffering. Rituals that confront the reality of loss, like those in Jewish tradition, can help in processing grief more effectively.Transformative Power of Rituals: Rituals, whether religious or personal, can provide structure and meaning during the chaotic period of grief. They serve as touchstones that help the bereaved navigate their emotions and find a path toward healing.Colin's journey through grief has also led him to foster a deeper sense of purpose. Alongside his wife, Gail, he has founded the Ruby and Heart Foundation, which supports initiatives like W AC, an organization that sends writers to underserved schools to read aloud to children and provide them with free books. This initiative honors Ruby and Hart's love for reading and ensures their legacy continues to inspire and support others.In sharing his story, Colin Campbell offers a beacon of hope and resilience. His willingness to lean into the pain, supported by community and tradition, provides a roadmap for others navigating the turbulent waters of grief. By embracing the love and the pain, Colin has found a way to keep Ruby and Hart's memory alive, transforming his grief into a source of strength and connection.Please enjoy my conversation with Colin Campbell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

In today's podcast I interview Susan Auerbach who shares the struggles her son Noah encountered before his suicide in 2013. Susan discusses the impact of Noah's death on the different relationships in her life and how she coped with traumatic grief early after his death. Susan also reflects on the 11 years since his death and describes the different milestones that have occurred in her grieving process, and how her grief and her identity in grief has evolved over time. Key Points: If you are living with a loss like Susan's you know time does not heal traumatic grief. But, as she described, time did provide clairity, perspective, and continues to move her towards healing. Susan worked hard to process her grief experiences. Her grief work included EMDR, writing, support groups, and learning what worked for her and what did not. Although every grief experience is unique, I have interviewed many individuals living with long term traumatic grief, who are also able to attest to the continued evolution of their grief and how they have also experienced decreases in the intensity symptoms over time. If you would like to reach out to Susan, please join our Facebook group Talking About the Podcast Untethered with Dr. Levin. We have included an article about EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. There is also a link to Susan's book, I Will Write Your Name on Every Beach: A Mother's Quest for Comfort, Courage, and Clarity After Suicide Loss, and a link to her blog Walking the Mourner's Path After a Child's Suicide.

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