I hired someone to say kaddish for my father because I don't know Hebrew well enough and I feel like I'm paying someone else to love him for me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Outsourcing sacred obligations raises questions about the authenticity of duty and devotion.
“Where Are You with Jewish mourning — shiva shloshim yahrzeit?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.