In this, his sequel to the best-selling The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning (over 350,000 copies sold), Rabbi Lamm helps mourners not just get through their grief, but also grow through it. He gently steers mourners on the path that allows their sorrow to teach them important lessons about life. And he shows consolers how to listen and speak with their hearts so that they can provide real comfort to others. His marvelous insights on the days of shiva, the year of kaddish, and the lovingkindness of others reveal the richness and true purpose of Jewish mourning rituals and customs. They...

A friends dies. What do you say to comfort his family? How do you overcome your own grief after the passing of a loved one? David Kessler, top grief expert and co-author with the late Elizabeth Kubler-Ross of On Grief and Grieving, explains: "Grief is the reflection of the love we share in life. This book Turning Grief into Gratitude] brilliantly walks with us in our grief and helps us hang on to that love." "Rabbi Reuven Bulka," adds Kessler, "has given us a personal, compassionate and helpful look into the world of grief." After over 35 years of consoling and counseling mourners as a rabbi...

A leading rabbinic authority summarizes the Jewish view of marriage and explores the customs, practices, and symbols of the traditional wedding ceremony. Jewish law is also applied to such topics as premarital sex, homosexuality, and intermarriage.