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Staggering: The plight of 84 women widowed by the war

The IDF's ongoing operations in Gaza and Lebanon have left dozens of families across Israel in mourning.

Matan Emunah Essay:

Grieving and Growing

Today's tragic news of six hostages murdered in Gaza reminds us of the suffering described in Eicha, Lamentations. But there is more in Eicha than mourning - there is new growth.

Tisha B'Av 5784:

Mourning and consolation

Condolences and mournign are interwoven: nechama is part of the observance, the kiyum, of avelus.

Don’t call it a disaster: Tribute to Israel's fallen

Mourn, but with your head held high. Weep, but be filled with pride.

October 7, 2023, a date that is etched in Jewish history

It is 3 months since the Simchat Torah massacre on October 7, a date that will join the days of mourning in Jewish history. Opinion.

A moment of comfort

Everyone has their moments of comfort in the midst of this difficult war. What are yours?

Re'eh: Are we G-d’s children or G-d’s chosen?

G-d calls us His children and His chosen in the same breath. How does that work?

Laws of the 10th of Av, and Continuing the Legal Reform

Despite the threats and harsh reactions from the Left, the legal reform legislation should be continued and completed.

Rabbi S.R.HIrsch on the parasha: When grieving is forbidden

If we’re alive, it means G-d wants us to be alive, and we must “serve Him with all our might."

Mourning customs and rules

The website for Halakha information on mourning where you can learn about the rules and practices from the moment of passing until the year

A telegram from Israel

A story of forgiveness, of childhood memories, the Holocaust to Montreal. A rare glimpse into a beloved writer's past.

Consolation for Jerusalem

From consolation in the Haftarah to the news of shooting near the Old City, in one day.

Tisha B’Av; Why mourn?

Raisins and Almonds, mourning and hope

This month we are presented with a foretelling of destruction, but we are also told ”But this do I call to mind, therefore I have hope."

Remembering Israel

Jews cried because they "remembered Zion" - why didn't they remember the bloodshed and suffering inflicted on them instead?

A summary of the Halakhot of the Nine Days

This year, the fast falls on Shabbat and is put off for a day, and Sephardi and Ashkenazi observance are almost the same (details below).

Grief and the care that eases it

Grief is likened to a sword over one's neck at first, says the Rambam, then it moves to another part of the room but it is still there.

Laniado Hospital commemorates Pola Ann Kuppermann

American Friends of Laniado Hospital: "We Mourn the Passing of a True Eshet Chayil".

Dealing with grief and loss during the Covid pandemic

Loss is a very real part of life for everyone at one time or another, and grief is a natural reaction to that loss.

Job: Why God wrecked a man seemingly blameless and God-fearing

What was Job's sin? One that we all must be aware of- one no one else can know of- but which is the utmost test of Free Will. Op-ed.

If there are tears in your eyes, let them be tears of grandeur

Destruction to Construction

Tisha B'Av: From Destruction to Construction

Bet El students both mourn on Tisha B'Av and watch massive construction take place in the Land of Israel.

Watch: Remembering the victims of the Brooklyn fire disaster

Israeli and American Jews remember mother, 3 children killed in Hanukkah fire, recall unbelievable kindness of family.

'My first conversation with my beloved mother'

Orit Mark, daughter of Rabbi Michael Mark, who was murdered in a terror attack, tells of her trials and joys on Facebook.

Top Israeli Comedian Mourns Loss of 'My Saintly Rabbi'

One of Israel's top comedians spoke about his special connection to the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

No Lead on Shelly Dadon After a Month of Mourning

Traditional 30-day mourning period ends with grave visit, family shocked that there's 'not even a lead to go on.'

'If This Was 'Price Tag,' Everyone Would Be Up in Arms'

20 year-old Shelly Dadon was just beginning to blossom when she was murdered, family says. But why are politicians silent?

What Rabbi Yosef Left Behind

A neighbor of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef shares what gives him comfort. Mourners continue to flock to home, gravesite.