This is his first family loss. I don't want to talk about her b/c its going to upset him, however I want him to know I am there for him. Should I call his Aunt/Uncle (aunt's mom died) and tell them I'm sorry and ask if they need anything?
2007-05-02 05:35:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
love him, make him chicken soup, be sensitive to the customs of the shiva, be observant to his emotional needs as well as his family's
2007-05-02 05:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by bluebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think calling his aunt and uncle would be a nice thing to do. If you want to read up on Jewish mourning rituals, here are some good places to start; be aware that different branches of Judaism and/or personal customs may result in some variations in terms of what specifically is observed.
2007-05-02 19:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mark S, JPAA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying your condolences will help. Stay silent and try to be there by his side and show that for any moment you are needed, you are there. I don't think you need extra effort to be noticed. If you are not a Jewish, do not pretend to be and maybe you should stay a little far from the rituals unless you are called to be near.
2007-05-02 12:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give the same condolances that you would anyone else. Being Jewish doesn't make us less human.
2007-05-02 12:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes say that you are very sorry for their loss and if there is any way you can help them please let you know.
2007-05-02 12:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
comfort him and be willing to listen
when you go again to see all of them take some pumpkin bread
2007-05-02 12:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be there for him! You don't have to say anything.
2007-05-02 12:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sex usually works.
No, seriously. Live life while you have it.
2007-05-02 12:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by eldad9 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋