Coping With the Death of a Child
Comfort for grieving parents
We recite yizkor in memory of loved ones who have passed on, serving as a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between the living and the deceased. Yizkor, a Hebrew word meaning 'remember', is a poignant prayer and usually evokes feelings of sadness because our loved ones are no longer with us. We say yizkor... Continue Reading →
Life Is Like The Broken Matzah of the Afikoman I heard an inspiring teaching by Rabbi Benzion Twerski of Milwaukee about the Passover afikoman. Even though Passover has come and gone for this year, I wanted to share this insight because it says something very powerful about how we view life. What Does the Word... Continue Reading →
Fond Memories from Long Ago I fondly remember our family seders when Jacob and his brothers were young. They received afikoman prizes for searching and finding the hidden piece of matzah. When they got older, finding the afikoman was less of a thrill, but they still enjoyed telling over the story of the Exodus and... Continue Reading →
Coping With the Death of a Child 