30 Sep 8 Things Not to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead
When someone dies, we usually know what to do for those in mourning. We attend the funeral, sit Shiva, bring food for the family, and send bereavement cards. The hard...
31 Aug Sitting Shiva
What is Shiva? Shiva is known as the week-long period of mourning following a loved one’s death. The word “Shiva” literally means “seven”, representing the seven-day mourning period by the family...
31 Jul 7 Ways to Grieve the Loss of a Pet
Our pet relationships can be some of the strongest bonds we form. Pets offer unconditional love and have a special way of cheering us up on sad days, and this...
30 Jun What to Expect after a Funeral
In many days following a loss, we can discover that the grieving process has no set time frame. However, after the funeral service, there are many legal, financial, and social...
30 May 9 Ways to Find Comfort in Ritual
"Today I have a choice. I can think about the past and mourn my losses or I can embrace the future and live in hope." ~ Anonymous Creating rituals can help...
30 Apr How to Memorialize a Loved One Virtually
The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone and provided challenges we’ve never had to deal with before. One heartbreaking result is not being able to traditionally gather and grieve together at...
31 Mar 8 Ways to Find Hope in Difficult Times
There’s no doubt that these are times of great stress. Helping ourselves and others right now can be a powerful way to gain some control in our lives when we...
27 Feb 9 Ways to Celebrate Leap Day
Have you ever thought, “If only I had an extra day to … ?” To travel. To read. To spend time with family. Or just to … sleep. This weekend you...
31 Jan Tips for Creating a Video Legacy Memoir
Have you ever wished you knew more about your parents or grandparents? Maybe you’ve yearned to know about their challenges, adventures, life choices, and passions. Chances are other people in...
23 Dec Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah: 5 Tips for Interfaith Families
With interfaith marriages on the rise in America, it’s not unusual now for Jewish families to also celebrate Christmas traditions. Today, many couples want to pass on both holiday traditions to...