A co-worker's spouse has recently passed. Both my co-worker and his wife observed the Jewish faith. I am wanting to send a card, but it is nearly impossible to find one around my area. I am making one.
My biggest concern is that, since I know very very little of Judaism, what is an appropriate message? Is there anything (other than the name of G-d) that shoudl absolutely not be in there? Would an appropriate scripture verse from the Old Testament be appropriate?
Thanks!
2006-08-01 07:37:59 · 11 answers · asked by CarlosTheHoosier 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-08-01 07:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by luvmylamby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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A co-worker's spouse has recently passed. Both my co-worker and his wife observed the Jewish faith. I am wanting to send a card, but it is nearly impossible to find one around my area. I am making one.
My biggest concern is that, since I know very very little of Judaism, what is an...
2015-08-13 04:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Jewish and I remember my parents getting a lot of sympathy cards when my grandmother died. They were all pretty generic. There would be nothing wrong with an appropriate Old Testament verse, though I don't know any offhand.
2006-08-01 07:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a nice gesture. During shivies, which is the seven days after the funeral that the family sits in remembrance of the dead, it is common for friends and family to stop by bringing food, and their condolences. Flowers are not really appropriate . But what ever you send i am sure the grieving family will greatly appreciate it. I am sorry for your loss, may who ever died rest in peace.
2016-03-12 23:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not side-step the faiths for a minute and just send a card expressing your sorrow for what he's going through?
2006-08-01 07:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just write a message of support saying you feel his pain in this difficult time, and you're there if he needs to talk? The human touch probably would mean more than a reference to his religion, esp. if you don't know much about it.
2006-08-01 07:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light is not recognized except through darkness.
After this journey through the dark, you'll find the path once again where light still shines. I believe in you! (supposedly a Jewish proverb)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
2006-08-01 08:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The traditional jewish sentiment when someone passes is to say "May G-d comfort you among the remnant of Zion and Jerusalem's mourners".
also, no flowers.
2006-08-01 08:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just find one that says something like "Thinking of you in your time of need..." or something along that line. I don't know about the Old Testament scripture.. That may be inappropriate.
2006-08-01 07:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by sour_apple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop in to any Jewish Synagog in the USA and they can help you.
Great Idea.
2006-08-01 07:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you could go with Ecclessiastes. "For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die." I am thinking of you in this sad season. I am sorry for your loss.
2006-08-01 07:42:53 · answer #11 · answered by oph_chad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋