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Remember My Soul: What to Do in Memory of a Loved One- A Path of Reflection and Inspiration for Shiva, the Stages of Jewish Mourning, and Beyond

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They say death and taxes are the only things one can be sure of. But when the death of a close friend or loved one happens, it can leave us feeling lost and bewildered. "Remember My Soul" is a book of direction through the painful journey of mourning. Each of 30 days is examined allowing the reader to take as little as 5 minutes to (?) per day to study a specific Torah subject "in this person's memory". Each day culminates with a "diary of remembrance" that invites your memories of the deceased, and how they relate to each day's lesson. After the death of my 15yr old nephew Joshua, this book helped my family through those helpless days of awkward adjustment. I recommend this book not only for the Jewish person struggling through Shiva and mourning, but non-Jews (as myself) can benefit from the ageless wisdom and inspiration from the Torah.

Lori Palatnik's book Remember My Soul can do wonders for anyone trying to recover from the loss of a loved one. Her unique book actually lets you record memories of that person that you can keep forever. While recording these memories may be initially painful, they will be a source of strength, happiness, and a constant reference for whenever you want to remember your loved one. Buy it for yourself or someone else you care about today.

My brother bought this book for me after my fathers passing and it has been a blessing. It has taught me so much about my Judisim, it has helped me to begin to work through the mouning of my dad and it is possibly helping my dad as well, which is a great feeling to have. It is a great book, give it a try.. Thanks Adam, I love you.

Sheri

...a Path of Reflection and Inspiration for Shiva, the Stages of Jewish Mourning, and Beyond

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: A Late Night Call from a Neighbor

Section 1: What Happens After You Die?

Section 2: What to Do in Memory of a Loved One: A Thirty-Day Path of Reflection, Inspiration, and Personal Growth

Section 3: A Guided Journey through Shiva and the Stages of Jewish Mourning

Section 4: Questions People Ask
- The Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about Burial, Shiva, and Mourning
- The Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about Death
- The Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about the Afterlife

Section 5: Reflections: Looking Back on the Loss of a Loved One

Remembering Always
Notes

During the devastating period of time when I lost my father suddenly, this book really helped me work through the pain and the void I felt. I looked forward to learning more interesting information every day.

I bought this book for my wife who was recently bereaved of her father.
A close friend lent her Remember My Soul when she expressed a wish to learn more
about the Jewish way in mourning.
She has found it of great continuing comfort and support,gently instructive at this most difficult of times in her life.
I thought we should also possess a copy.
Buying via Amazon was simple, effective and the seller most efficient, the book arriving at our front
door shortly after I ordered.
For those wishing to know and understand more about Jewish mourning customs, this is a valuable ally and Amazon and the seller make it simple to acquire.

Reading this book was an informative solace at a most difficult time. Most of us will suffer the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives, this book helped me deal with that emotional turmoil. I highly recommend it.

I found this book to be quite helpful in coping with the sudden loss of a son in law; while I did not follow the "exercises" on a daily basis during the 30 day period following his death, I read them all and have made notes where appropriate. I plan to complete the journal pages and save them for my grandchildren; additionally I purchased a numnber of copies which I provided to friends and relatives with the request that they also complete the journal pages. These will also be saved until they are older. A sound, sane and helpful approach to mourning.

Lori Palatnik's book is a must-have for all personal Jewish Libraries. The insights are deep yet explained in simple easy to understand terms.