In Order To Cope, Hold On To Hope

Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin
rabbinic writing
Published in
9 min readNov 13, 2023

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We rise from our mourning as we continue to grieve.

Photograph and more information on Jewish mourning rituals from https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/timeline-of-jewish-mourning/

There is a distinct, careful rhythm to Jewish mourning rituals. The days between death and burial are called aninut. These days are devoted tzorchei hamet , the needs of the one who has died. As mourners, we are exempt from mitzvot during this period so that we can focus primarily on the needs of the deceased. Some will participate in the rite of…

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