![]() The Hungarian-born Senesh was killed by the Nazis at age 23. You can read the Hannah Senesh poem “There are Stars” ( Yesh Kochavim, in the original Hebrew) in full here. This Hebrew poem, by the Israeli poet known as Zelda (her full name was Zelda Schneurson Mishkovsky and she lived from 1914-1984) is translated here by Marcia Falk and is often read at funerals and memorial services, as well as at Jewish naming ceremonies. “I will build an altar from the broken fragments of my heart.” - Rabbi Yehuda HaChasid, a Polish rabbi who, with a group of followers, moved to Jerusalem in 1700. Rabbi David Wolpe, a contemporary American rabbi (from Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times) Rebuilding After Loss Faith is our chance to make sense of loss, to cope with the stone that rolls around in the hollow of our stomachs when something we loved, something we thought was forever, is suddenly gone. But loss is transformative if it is met with faith. Nothing, not even time, will make the pain completely disappear. Kushner, a contemporary American rabbi (from When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough: The Search For a Life That Matters) There Is No Magic Answer One day, the pain will be gone and you will still be there. Don’t deny it, don’t be overwhelmed by it. All we need to do is learn not to be afraid of pain. We can endure much more than we think we can all human experience testifies to that. Did we miss a special quote or a book that helped you get through a hard time? Leave it in the comments below or email us at Don’t Be Afraid of Pain ![]() In addition, many people find the words of the Mourner’s Kaddish comforting.Ī number of contemporary books, such as For Those Left Behind: A Jewish Anthology of Comfort and Healingand Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner’s Kaddish Companion offer an array of inspiring poems, quotes and other readings.īelow are some of our favorite Jewish quotes, poems and texts for comforting mourners. We encourage you to explore the Book of Psalms, which, as this article notes, Jews and others have for centuries turned to “for solace, guidance, catharsis, renewal, and much more.” Another popular biblical text at times of loss is The Book of Job, which addresses head on and often very poetically, the question of why God allows bad things to happen to good people. While nothing can take your pain away, many mourners get some comfort from reading poems and other texts that address loss, mortality and grief. And from ancient times to the present, people have been writing about it. Ironically, as lonely as grief can be, it is one of life’s most universal experiences. When mourning a loved one, it is hard not to feel alone in the world and like no one will ever be able to fill the void that has been left. It can also be beneficial to try a combination of strategies for the wide range of emotions felt on different days throughout the grieving and healing process.My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help Donate When dealing with grief, find solace in what works for you, whether that is the support of loved ones, self-care, reading quotes and scripture on grief, or seeking the help of a professional. Sometimes you don’t need a positive spin - just words from someone who can relate to how difficult the situation is.Įveryone’s grief journey looks different. This selection of quotes can help positively reframe difficult experiences, while never minimizing the situation. Ultimately, we feel grief because we have known love, and love is a beautiful thing. Quotes about grief can help create mindset shifts and remind us of hope. Though a part of life, it’s not easy to navigate grief. We’ve compiled a list of grief quotes that may help you or someone you love to better understand the complexities of going through grief. ![]() It can be difficult to know what to do with these big feelings that are hard to process. Grief is felt with more impact than unhappiness, seeping deep into one’s being. Whether it’s the loss of life, a relationship, wealth, or health, there are many different reasons why we grieve. Grief comes in many different shapes and forms. ![]()
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