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Reaching Within: A Story of Loss, Hope, and Happiness (36:33)
Born in Milan, Italy, the move to Jerusalem wasn’t the smoothest for Hadassah Chen. Then in 2012, she lost her third daughter Navi to a battle with cancer. In the aftermath of a horrible tragedy, Mrs. Chen’s journey inspired, and continues to inspire, countless others. Join for a journey across miles and years, sure to be filled with laughs and tears
Mrs. Hadassah Chen (4)
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A Chassidic Response to An Unfathomable Tragedy (56:16)
When the Surfside Condominiums collapsed on June 24, 2021, Rabbi Sholom Lipsker was just up the block. Hear the story of his personal involvement in an unfathomable communal tragedy, and the community's responce in the aftermath. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (14)
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50:29
Lived Experiences: Grief and Resilience (50:29)
Join us for a panel of first-person storytelling, understanding, and vulnerability that seeks to break the harmful stigmas surrounding sharing our grieving and growing processes. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Sigrid Pechenik (1)
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9:41
Thoughts on the Tragedy in Meron (9:41)
Charlie Harary (59)
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4:09
Respecting the Body (4:09)
Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)
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5:41
Beyond Grief (5:41)
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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3:44
Soul Connection (3:44)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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5:13
To Mourn or to Celebrate? (5:13)
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:14:33
An Exploration of Life, Death and What Lies Beyond - Part 2 (1:14:33)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:28:44
An Exploration of Life, Death and What Lies Beyond - Part 1 (1:28:44)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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6:00
Coping After Tragedy (6:00)
Mrs. Lynda Fishman (3)
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3:22
Life after Death (3:22)
Is life truly over after death?.
Series: Rabbi David Aaron's Animation Videos
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:42
Contending with Darkness (1:42)
How to respond to darkness and tragedy.
Series: Inspiration Weekly
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3:44
How to Keep Faith after a Tragic Loss (3:44)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Mrs. Racheli Frankel (13)
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5:06
How to Comfort a Mourner (5:06)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Mrs. Racheli Frankel (13)
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2:01
How I Deal with the Loss of a Son (2:01)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Mrs. Racheli Frankel (13)
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1:43
Finding Comfort After Tragedy (1:43)
How do we move forward from death and tragedy? This week's Torah portion shows us the way.
Series: JLI Weekly Video
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55:04
Death and Mourning in Judaism (55:04)
All lives return to dust. After a life comes to its end, what does our tradition have to say about our response? How should we mourn? Why should we mourn? A lesson on life’s final days. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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36:29
Loss, Trauma, and Consolation (36:29)
Is it possible to fully overcome a loss? Explore the Jewish and psychological approaches to handling and overcoming the trauma of loss. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Rona Novick (23)
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53:42
Yizkor: Between Here and There (53:42)
The solemn Yizkor prayer is Judaism’s way of remembering those who have passed on. But what does it mean to remember? Is it to cherish the past or connect to them in the present? Take part in this moving discussion on the bond between the living and those who have gone to their eternal rest—but are never gone
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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29:00
A Candid Conversation with Mrs. Racheli Frankel (29:00)
Mrs. Racheli Frankel (13)
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33:58
Rashi's Living Legacy (33:58)
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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5:34
There Is Always Hope (5:34)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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4:37
Fallen Soldiers of Operation Protective Edge (4:37)
A musical tribute to the heroic soldiers of the IDF who sacrificed their lives defending the nation of Israel. May their memory be a blessing.
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3:01
Why We Say Kaddish (3:01)
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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3:33
Poetry Reading: Conjoined Twins (3:33)
Series: God's Optimism
Yehoshua November (7)
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1:03:05
Do You Believe in Life after Life? (1:03:05)
What is the afterlife? Rabbi Friedman’s sensitive and meaningful approach illuminates the Jewish concept of the hereafter. This discussion includes practical applications of the core concepts of the soul and the afterlife on the here and now. This enjoyable talk is riddled with anecdotes including a fascinating story about Sara Ferguson, the Duchess of York
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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48:15
Surviving and Thriving after Tragedy (48:15)
Lynda Fishman’s life came to a tragic halt when her mother and two younger sisters were killed in a plane crash. In this fascinating firsthand account, she candidly describes the agonizing memories, deafening silence and endless hardships that are the fallout of incredible loss
Mrs. Lynda Fishman (3)
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1:12:16
Brokenness and Longing (1:12:16)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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1:04:44
Building Resilience After Tragedy (1:04:44)
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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55:43
Taking on the Impossible (55:43)
Devorie Kreiman shares the extraordinary challenges and losses she has faced and inspires us to overcome the impossible. At the shiva for her son, a friend sings the song: It's Possible. How can we stand up and live our lives in the face of helplessness and deep sadness? This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Devorie Kreiman (1)
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28:28
Reacting to Tragedy (28:28)
In May of 2001, Seth and Sherri Mandel received the worst news that a parent could hear: their eldest son, Koby, had been cruelly murdered. Sherri and Seth didn't know how they could possibly continue to live without their child -- nor did they want to
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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2:35
How to Sit Shiva (2:35)
What to say when visiting a mourner: Hamokom yenachaim eschem b'soch sha'ar aveilei tzion v'yerusholayim. The Omnipresent will comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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40:27
Last Will and Testaments Then and Now (40:27)
Dr. Stephen Serbin (3)
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1:07:43
Kaddish: A Comprehensive Study (1:07:43)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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5:02
Reciting Kaddish for Our Loved Ones (5:02)
In this segment, Rabbi Eli Silberstein, discusses the three main ways that a person can connect with their loved ones after their passing: reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish, learning Mishnayot in their memory and doing good deeds. Rabbi Silberstein expounds on each one and its unique value to the departed soul.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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2:49
30 Days of Mourning (2:49)
In this talk Rabbi Sholom Deitsch outlines the process of moving from the early mourning period, the shiva, to the 30 days, and then finally the eleven months. .
Rabbi Shalom Deitsch (2)
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31:39
Finding Faith in Times of Tragedy (31:39)
This program was organized by Yagdil Torah, an organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish education, literacy and Torah study. For more information about Yagdil Torah and their upcoming classes, check out: YagdilTorah.org. How does one find strength and faith during life's trying times? .
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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1:01:03
How to Deal with Tragedy (1:01:03)
This class was given in response to the terrorist attack that struck the Chabad House in Mumbai, India. It's poignent message is directed to those who grapple for comfort and understanding in the face of inexplicable tragedy.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)