More Than A Tear: A Shiva Guide for Mourners and Consolers

by Yigal Segal, Marc Singer (Introduction)

Overview

Shiva is one of the most recognizable terms in Judaism, and a practice that almost every Jew has experienced one way or another. Nonetheless, few are prepared for Shiva before they experience it. This guide is designed to help the mourner navigate this difficult time in life, and to guide the consoler through the Mitzvah of comforting a grieving friend or relative.

This book features a comprehensive, easy-to-follow chart of the laws and customs of Shiva

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016027210
Publisher:	Jewish Literacy Foundation
Publication date:	01/24/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Yigal Segal received a Masters Degree in Administrative Science
from Johns Hopkins University and was ordained by the Ner
Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland. After serving for
five years as the Director of Development of the Torah Day School
of Atlanta, Georgia, he launched the Jewish Literacy Foundation
in 1998. Yigal lives with his wife and children in Jerusalem.
He encourages feedback, questions, and comments via email at

Editorial Reviews

We all make Shiva calls and, inevitably, we will sit
Shiva ourselves. Yet, we know so little about this ritual.
This lovely volume is a wonderful companion to Shiva, its
origins and practices.

Ari Goldman

This is a marvelously written short book about grieving,
comforting and dealing with the eventual mortality that
faces us all. It is halachically accurate, psychologically
insightful and written clearly and compassionately. I am
certain that it will be a source of strength and comfort to
many, whether scholar or of the laity.

Berel Wein

Yigal Segal has demonstrated the admirable ability
to present the Torah’s answers to our age old questions
about grief and mourning in a clear and practical manner.
He masterfully draws upon authentic Torah sources, but
transforms them into a language that all can understand.
This book carefully avoids technical issues and complicated
jargon, and gets right to the point. I recommend this book
to all who suffer loss, and all who wish to lend comfort to
other

Tzvi Weinreb