This week, the United States recorded its 500,000th death from COVID-19.
It’s a staggering number, one many of us have struggled to wrap our heads around. For thoughts on how to process the milestone we turned to rabbis across the country for their wisdom, both on how we should mourn those lost to the pandemic and on how we should move forward.
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They wrote about the value of turning to community, the importance of ritual in guiding us along the path of grief ahead and the coexistence of extraordinary miracles and extraordinary loss and more.
Brookline religion notes
Community Content
Note: Many services are canceled or moved online due to the coronavirus. Check with your local house of worship for updates.
BJEP (Boston-area Jewish Education Program)
BJEP has a welcoming and inclusive approach to Jewish learning for kindergarten through seventh-grade students. Get in touch with the program’s director at director@bjep.com or 781-386-7278.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila
Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila is a community embracing Jewish tradition and identity while welcoming change and innovation. Mishkan is a contemporary Conservative community based on Mussar values and inspired by spiritual music. Mussar is a genre of Jewish literature which promotes spiritual self-growth. Mishkan welcomes Jews and their partners from all lifestyles, backgrounds and spiritual perspectives.
Brookline religion notes
Community Content
Note: Many services are canceled or moved online due to the coronavirus. Check with your local house of worship for updates.
BJEP (Boston-area Jewish Education Program)
BJEP has a welcoming and inclusive approach to Jewish learning for kindergarten through seventh-grade students. Get in touch with the program’s director at director@bjep.com or 781-386-7278.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila
Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila is a community embracing Jewish tradition and identity while welcoming change and innovation. Mishkan is a contemporary Conservative community based on Mussar values and inspired by spiritual music. Mussar is a genre of Jewish literature which promotes spiritual self-growth. Mishkan welcomes Jews and their partners from all lifestyles, backgrounds and spiritual perspectives.