In times of mourning there often feels like we are helpless to comfort the mourners. Judaism provides a very tangible way to support the bereaved. It can be as simple as showing up. It is a mitzvah to attend a shiva. Rabbi Creditor of Netivot Shalom sent this tender letter to his congregation recently.
You have likely noticed that our community is enduring a large number of losses. Each one is a universe, and every mourner is unique. We, as a community, do this mitzvah right: we show up for each other.
If you haven't attended a shiva minyan before, please consider doing so. We will have simultaneous minyanim of comfort. That is a mitzvah we wish weren't necessary, one we take very seriously. It is less about the words than the quiet presence each one of us brings to a Shiva home.
Some members have begun learning how to lead Shiva minyanim. Please contact me if you'd like to learn as well. And, if leading isn't your next step, please make every effort to be there for the members of our shul family who are enduring a loss. We will, unfortunately, all be there. We can count on each other.
Please support our shul in making every minyan strong.
You have likely noticed that our community is enduring a large number of losses. Each one is a universe, and every mourner is unique. We, as a community, do this mitzvah right: we show up for each other.
If you haven't attended a shiva minyan before, please consider doing so. We will have simultaneous minyanim of comfort. That is a mitzvah we wish weren't necessary, one we take very seriously. It is less about the words than the quiet presence each one of us brings to a Shiva home.
Some members have begun learning how to lead Shiva minyanim. Please contact me if you'd like to learn as well. And, if leading isn't your next step, please make every effort to be there for the members of our shul family who are enduring a loss. We will, unfortunately, all be there. We can count on each other.
Please support our shul in making every minyan strong.
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