Grief

Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year

Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

THE FAMILY came together to write a Torah Scroll for their community, to carry Yishai’s memory forward. (Hebrew: Continue the light)
EMOTIONAL SCARS remain. Illustration of a woman with a puzzle-piece shaped hole in her chest, with the corresponsing puzzle piece seen floating beside her.

The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss

At the MCG, the writer's sister and nephew watch a game of footy.

Grieving for the land Down Under - opinion

8 year old Charlotte Hertzberg

Beyond the headlines: Shalom for Charlotte - opinion


Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7

Logotherapy emphasizes the importance of a meaning-centered outlook on life to help Oct. 7 survivors and family members work through trauma.

MENTEE & MENTOR: Israeli logotherapists Batya Yaniger (L) and Teria Shantall.

'Every day since then has been horrendous': Rob Reiner's son Jake opens up about coping with loss

Jake opened up about how much he misses his father, director of films such as The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap, and When Harry Met Sally, and his mother, photographer, activist, and producer.

Rob Reiner attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ''Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'' at The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, September 9, 2025.

Embracing grief and joy - opinion

To understand Israel, and perhaps the Jewish story more broadly, you need to understand how we relate to time, memory, and loss.

Israelis commemorate Remembrance Day at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, April 20, 2026.

At soldiers’ graves, the rows keep growing: Remembrance Day is shaped by new loss

Across Israel, families marking Memorial Day, known as Yom Hazikaron, are doing so this year against a backdrop of continued fighting and a steady stream of new casualties.

People visit the graves of Israeli soldiers at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, days before Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).

'My brother took his life': Suicide on Yom Hazikaron

Jacob Ness shares the heartbreaking story of his brother Josh's suicide, revealing the hidden struggles with mental health that no one saw coming. A powerful reflection on grief, family, and loss.

Joshua Ness, Jacob Ness's younger brother, took his own life at age 18 in 2019.

Klil chairman hails Israel Prize selection of Or L’Mishpachot founder

The announcement from Klil framed the prize as national recognition for years of largely quiet work on behalf of families dealing with one of the deepest forms of loss in Israeli society. 

From right to left, Irit Oren Gunders and Zuri Dabush.

Does time heal everything? What you don’t know about grief – and what truly comforts

Grief clichés create pressure, guilt and loneliness; True understanding shows there are no fixed timelines or right ways, only a need for listening, validation and genuine compassion.

Clichés about grief create pressure, guilt and loneliness

'The Jewish Journey Through Loss': Combining halacha and psychology in order to heal - review

The wisdom of clinical psychologist Dr. Batya Ludman and Jewish educator Gina Junger combine to create a book that balances both psychology and Jewish law.

HELPING MOURNERS to heal.