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Mourning practices in Judaism are extensive, but they are not an expression of fear or distaste for death. Jewish practices relating to death and mourning have two purposes: to show respect for the dead (kavod ha-met), and to comfort the living (nihum avelim), who will miss the deceased.
30 paź 2023 · “May their memory be for a blessing,” we say when recalling one who has died, zichronam livracha. “Min hashamayim tenuchamu,” may you be comforted from the heavens, said by Sephardic Jews....
Below are some of our favorite Jewish quotes, poems and texts for comforting mourners. 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 community@myjewishlearning.com .
A sacred obligation devolves upon every Jew to comfort the mourners, whether he is related to them or not, and whether he was a close friend or a passing acquaintance. In Judaism, exercising compassion by paying a condolence call is a mitzvah, considered by some of our greatest scholars to be biblically ordained.
The Crown Jewel Of Jewish Consolation “May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem (Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyonvi’Yerushalayim).” This traditional farewell of mourners instituted by Judaism is carefully constructed and profound.
Read about death and mourning in Judaism. Our tradition encompasses all of life, day and night, light and dark. Even in the most difficult of situations--the imminent and then actual loss of a loved one--our Torah is there to strengthen us, to guide us, and to help us grow and see beyond our loss.
Condolence. Greeting and Blessing: I was saddened by the news of the passing of your mother, peace to her soul. I extend to you and all the bereaved family my sincere sympathy and the traditional expression of condolence — “ Hamakom Ynachem Esschem Besoch Sh'ar Aveilei Tziyon Vee'Yrushalayim”.
