In My Father's Memory - Howard Grahame
- The Journey of Saying Kaddish
In My Father's Memory: The Journey of Saying Kaddish is a poignant and insightful book that delves into the deeply personal and often challenging journey of mourning a parent according to Jewish traditions. This diary-style narrative captures the author's experiences from just before their father's passing through the intricate steps of Jewish burial rites and continues up to a year after their loss.
The book serves as a practical guide and a heartfelt memoir, detailing the specific rituals and obligations involved in Jewish mourning practices, such as saying Kaddish-a prayer recited in honour of the deceased. It not only outlines the religious procedures but also explores the emotional landscape of grief, providing readers with information, a sense of hope, and understanding during such a difficult time.
The book fits within the framework of spiritual and religious guides, enriched by personal memoirs. It addresses the problem of navigating the complexities of Jewish bereavement protocols while dealing with personal sorrow. Through the author's journey, readers find a companion in their grief and a beacon of light that guides them through the darkness of loss, offering solace and support in remembering and honouring a loved one.
EAN: 9781800949546
In My Father's Memory: The Journey of Saying Kaddish is a poignant and insightful book that delves into the deeply personal and often challenging journey of mourning a parent according to Jewish traditions. This diary-style narrative captures the author's experiences from just before their father's passing through the intricate steps of Jewish burial rites and continues up to a year after their loss.
The book serves as a practical guide and a heartfelt memoir, detailing the specific rituals and obligations involved in Jewish mourning practices, such as saying Kaddish-a prayer recited in honour of the deceased. It not only outlines the religious procedures but also explores the emotional landscape of grief, providing readers with information, a sense of hope, and understanding during such a difficult time.
The book fits within the framework of spiritual and religious guides, enriched by personal memoirs. It addresses the problem of navigating the complexities of Jewish bereavement protocols while dealing with personal sorrow. Through the author's journey, readers find a companion in their grief and a beacon of light that guides them through the darkness of loss, offering solace and support in remembering and honouring a loved one.
EAN: 9781800949546