Episode Details

Elissa Felder buried her 4 month old firstborn son, Sam, exactly 35 years ago. She speaks with Eve Harow about her journey through her grief to a greater understanding of Judaism and specifically the customs of burial and the ideas of the afterlife. In her new book she shares the wisdom she has learned, for example; that death is life affirming and yet a transition; Jewish burial prepares you for the ultimate intimate encounter with God; grief can be compared to a snowflake that is unique to everyone and many more profound thoughts. Love and kindness is how we bring meaning to our very fleeting lives on earth. Elissa is also a coordinator for the international organization Core, encouraging women to strengthen their Jewish communities. She is beginning a book tour- invite her to your community for an evening of possibilities and deep faith.