Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Jewish tradition encourages study as a way
of honoring the memory of those who are no longer among us. Grief in Our Seasons offers a comforting link between study and the
tradition of saying Kaddish, helping those who are mourning to
heal at their own pace and to cherish the memory of their loved
ones each and every day.
Each section of Grief in Our Seasons is
devoted to a stage of mourning, providing daily readings from
sacred Jewish texts and words of inspiration, comfort, and
understanding. “Meditations Before Saying Kaddish”
share the insights of others who have faced the challenges of
mourning, and tell how they found solace during the process.
“A valuable resource affirming the
healing power of study, prayer, and memory in Jewish
tradition.”
—Rabbi
Sally J. Priesand, Monmouth
Reform Temple
“A meaningful guide for those
seeking comfort and spiritual sustenance during the difficult
days following a loss. An indispensable manual for
mourners.”
—Dr. Ron
Wolfson, author, A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort: A Guide to Jewish
Bereavement
“Warm and inspiring ... brings
comfort and healing every day of saying Kaddish.”
—Anne
Brener, grief therapist and author,
Mourning & Mitzvah: A Guided
Journal for the Mourner’s Path through Grief to Healing
“Remarkable ... a hopeful,
compassionate guide along the journey from grief to rebirth,
from mourning to a new morning.”
—Rabbi
Levi Meier, PhD, (Orthodox)
Chaplain, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles;
author, Ancient Secrets
“Brings together gems from the
Jewish tradition ... opens the spiritual resources of Jewish
tradition.”
—Rabbi
David A. Teutsch, president, The
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College; editor, Kol Haneshamah, the
Reconstructionist prayer book series
