Grief & Healing

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Grief Support Resources
Weekly Grief Support

You're Not Alone

With our online grief support you’re assured of our commitment to helping you through this difficult time. It doesn’t matter what time of day, or what day of the week you need support, we're here for you. You can access online counseling services, join in group grief support, or watch our interactive videos, anytime: 24/7. No matter how you feel at this moment, you have our commitment - you're never alone.

Letting the Sun Shine In Daily Emails

When someone you love dies, grieving that loss can take a long time. As in any emotional journey, there are rough spots to be weathered, and moments when you catch a glimpse of a sunnier horizon. We want to be your daily companion, helping you to let the sun shine back into your life. These daily emails provide encouragement and gentle reminders of the recovery process. Interested?

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- "Your daily affirmation emails have given me hope for a better tomorrow." - Emily

- "Your messages have helped me reflect the life my grandfather lived and have helped me heal." - Dan

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Shiva Day #1-7

The loss of a loved one is amongst the most difficult events anyone can experience. While it may sometimes seem too difficult to bear, the ancient traditions of Jewish mourning provide a comforting embrace to those experiencing such a loss. When words are insufficient, the beauty and comfort of tradition can see us through.

A Jewish mourner is called an Aveil. Of course, family and friends will also experience the pain of loss, but an Aveil is classified as a first-degree relative. According to Jewish tradition, this includes those who experience the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or sibling. Traditionally, the full obligations of Jewish mourning - and Shiva - are only required of these mourners.

Shiva is amongst the best known Jewish mourning practices. The word Shiva, stems from the Hebrew word Sheva. Sheva is the Hebrew word for seven. As its name suggests, the Shiva is an intense, seven-day mourning period. During this time the mourner stays at home (only visiting the Shiva house) and is visited by family and friends who come to console those in need.

There are many practices particular to Shiva. Please view the following short video we have prepared in order to gain a better understanding of this ancient and beautiful practice.

https://www.dallasjewishfunerals.com/videos/shiva-video

In addition to the aforementioned video, we have also provided links to a variety of Jewish resources that we hope will be a comfort to you.

CHABAD (Traditional/ Orthodox) - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/282452/jewish/Mourning-Observances-of-Shiva-and-Shloshim.htm

CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM - https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/mourning

REFORM JUDAISM - https://reformjudaism.org/everything-you-need-know-about-jewish-custom-shiva

We hope you’re finding these weekly emails supportive through your personal grief process. We would love to hear how you’re doing. Also, if you have any feedback on how these emails are helping you or thoughts on how we can improve them, please contact Zane Belyea, Owner, at [email protected].

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