Among Friends

[Sooner]

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@Shanus wrote:

FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart. 

I just thought I'd share some info.

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@Shanus Thank you for sharing this information.  I did not know about this sweet and meaningful tradition, and appreciate it.

I hope people can let it go at that.  

[meallen616]

@Shanus,

 Thank you for this information of which I did not know. I only knew about  covering the mirrors.

[manny2]

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@Sooner wrote:

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@Shanus wrote:

FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart. 

I just thought I'd share some info.

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@Shanus Thank you for sharing this information.  I did not know about this sweet and meaningful tradition, and appreciate it.

I hope people can let it go at that.  

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I agree @Sooner  Why is everyone pressing her for more details.  She shared a very meaningful part of her religion. Let it go. Who cares why she shared.

[Shanus]

@I am still oxox   Reference to hostages but thread may be taken down.

[Shanus]

@PhilaLady1   Reference is not personal but to current events.

[PhilaLady1]

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@Shanus wrote:

@PhilaLady1   Reference is not personal but to current events.

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@Shanus 

Thank you.

[We rescue cats]

Many years ago my agency handled the travel for most of the Jewish clientele in town, including the Rabbi. We were invited to speak to several of the congregation's groups at the synagogue, we were honored to be asked. But because our knowledge was limited and we did not want to misstep I bought a set of books: "The Jewish Book of Why". Fascinating, beautiful and enlightening.

[skatting44]

@Shanus 

 Thanks for sharing. Every culture has their unique ways of grieving the loss of their loved ones.

 Unfortunately, so many real life topics are labeled " political or argumenative  " on this board .

[I am still oxox]

I have decided to light a Yarzeit (Memorial candle) on Yum Kippur for the hostages along with the one I light for my parents. 

[Trinity11]

I thought this thread was also about the passing of ECBG. She was a good cyber friend to Shanus.