Birthday, No More
Here’s a prayer to be said on the birthday of a deceased loved one. My sense of sorrow and loss return on the birth dates of my dad Jack…
Read articleHard Mournings
This is a prayer about the rhythm of mourning. Those first days – perhaps months or more – are often reminders of sorrow, emptiness and loneliness,…
Read articleAngel of Rest
Here’s a short meditation on death, attempting to think differently about the classic image of the Angel of Death. Angel of Rest Then came The Angel…
Read articleYizkor after My Child’s Suicide
The loss of a child to suicide is a difficult and painful journey. This is another yizkor prayer focused on the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Read articlePassing of a Beloved Pet
When a beloved pet passes away, many of us struggle with the loss of a dear, loving presence, the loss of companionship and a true friend.…
Read articleAfter an Accidental Death: A Yizkor Prayer
This is another in a series of focused yizkor prayers to help acknowledge particular circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one, such as: “In Memory…
Read articleThe Soldiers on this Mountain
This is a memorial meditation for soldiers buried at the Israeli national cemetery on Har Herzl. Although it’s written to be used at a funeral, alternative…
Read articleYizkor for a Lone Soldier
Young men and women from all over the world leave their families and come alone to Israel to live the dream of building lives here and serving…
Read articleIn Memoriam: Sandy Hook
The seventh anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., is today, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2017. Here are two prayers to mark…
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