WORDS THAT BREATHE

When someone we love dies, Judaism offers the gift of shiva. But what happens when family, work, travel, health concerns, or distance make traditional shiva impossible? Rabbi Paul Kipnes explores meaningful Jewish practices that can help mourners honor a loved one, embrace grief, and find comfort when sitting shiva is not possible.

A ritual for before dipping the karpas into the salt water, we pause to reflect on what it means to hold both sweetness and sorrow.