A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort

About the Book

This book of activities, stories and explanations help children to understand their feelings and the grieving process in the Jewish community. This unique workbook is filled with many activities and much more, which makes it an invaluable resource for parents and children. Each chapter in A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort teaches children important skills to cope with many of the traditions and confusion so common when someone dies. Most books can only be read, but the child can write, draw, doodle, take notes, tape in pictures, and even fold the pages in this one. You can read, enjoy, learn and share your thoughts in this book. A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort is a special book that becomes an heirloom for the child.

About the Author

Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman is a member of the Chevra Kaddisha at a prominent Jewish Funeral Home in Baltimore. He is a master educator and has worked for over 25+ years as an educator, presenter at educational and professional conferences throughout the U.S. and has developed educational materials. He has served in a number of communities as a chaplain to youth and in hospitals and as a grief counselor. He has traveled throughout the United States telling stories to audiences of children and adults. This old-time storyteller weaves such magic that the audience is drawn into the stories.