Mrs. Zissy Muller She woke up one night and heard heavy rain outside her window. In a state of panic, she called her father and asked, “Where are the shovels? It’s raining. My child is cold. We must go dig him out of his grave.” Meet Zissy Muller. No, she isn’t crazy. She is a mother who lost her child. When her beloved son died completely unexpectedly, she [...]
Don’t Explain Because There is No Explanation Rabbi Sruli Fried, MSW Director of Chai Lifeline NJ/ PA When a young child (in the NJ/PA) region has just been diagnosed, is on his deathbed or has just been niftar, Rabbi Fried is there. He sits with the family, and he cries with the family. His sensitivity hasn’t waned over time. Likely it has deepened. Over the years, parents have [...]
Lessons from the Past Mrs. Chaya Ginzberg BYA Teacher Rivky, Mrs. Ginzberg’s daughter, was a young mother of four children when she was niftar. On this podcast, Mrs. Ginzberg shares how although each family member struggled with their pain in their own way, the family held onto each other for dear life. With acceptance and faith there were no family politics. The relationship with her son-in-law, grandchildren [...]
Mrs. Deenie Yurkansky If you listen to Mrs. Yurkansky, you may be blown away. I know I was. Her son Shaul was a most beloved son and friend. He was gentle and kind, and his mother misses him. It doesn’t matter how many years have gone by. A mother’s heart will never stop aching for her child. But her connection to him is still strong, and she [...]
The New Bubby I just went to drop my baby off at the babysitter. A woman I didn’t recognize was conversing with the babysitter, who introduced her to me as her aunt. The aunt was beaming. Her daughter had just given birth. She was clearly very excited and filled with joy at being able to help out with her grandchild, the new baby’s older sibling. I watched [...]
Rabbi Shmuel Kohn, Therapist and Founder of Shloimy’s Club When people go through a tough nisayon, it isn’t uncommon to feel angry at Hashem. A person might shut down or feel numb, and they may even feel unable to daven. This can cause a lot of inner turmoil. Where is my emunah? Do I not believe in Hashem? From the time we are young we are taught that [...]
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