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A Time to Heal: The Rebbe's Response to Loss & Tragedy
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's response to loss and tragedy
Current today as when originally provided, this volume is a collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's counsel to the bereaved. Whether responding to a widow struggling to explain her husband's death to her children, or to a community whose school was the target of a terrorist attack, the Rebbe, provided support and solace to individuals and communities experiencing loss and tragedy, guiding them toward the hope for a brighter future.
Current today as when originally provided, this volume is a collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's counsel to the bereaved. Whether responding to a widow struggling to explain her husband's death to her children, or to a community whose school was the target of a terrorist attack, the Rebbe, provided support and solace to individuals and communities experiencing loss and tragedy, guiding them toward the hope for a brighter future.
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2018
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September 22, 2019
Very thought provoking. A great read for anyone who has ever questioned life during the pain after the loss of a loved one.
May 11, 2025
This book got me through the sudden death of my 32 year old husband when nothing else could
February 21, 2020
Wise Responses to Loss & Tragedy
I highlighted many passages in this book People do not know what to say to those who mourn before the burial because it is a time when silence is the better choice. Be present and share in their grief and their tears. Let the mourners be the first to speak. There are set times and customs surrounding grief but one should always choose life. The dead do not want their loved ones to choose a prolonged period of suffering. Do not delay a family wedding. Celebrate life in the way that would make the dead happy. If you lose a child, give to a school or a summer camp in order that a child who otherwise couldn't afford to attend can strengthen his/her religious and cultural roots. The book ends with responses to questions surrounding the Holocaust and conflicts in more recent Israeli history.
I highlighted many passages in this book People do not know what to say to those who mourn before the burial because it is a time when silence is the better choice. Be present and share in their grief and their tears. Let the mourners be the first to speak. There are set times and customs surrounding grief but one should always choose life. The dead do not want their loved ones to choose a prolonged period of suffering. Do not delay a family wedding. Celebrate life in the way that would make the dead happy. If you lose a child, give to a school or a summer camp in order that a child who otherwise couldn't afford to attend can strengthen his/her religious and cultural roots. The book ends with responses to questions surrounding the Holocaust and conflicts in more recent Israeli history.
September 16, 2016
This book was a gift from my brother when I needed it most. I originally thumbed through it to gain insight and only later read it in depth. I never cease to be amazed at the Rebbe's ability to grasp a situation and put a mind at ease with his words. I am always better for reading his message on any topic, especially this one.
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