"I'm convinced that, more than ever, people who are suffering after great loss need what we call in Judaism emes—the truth. This is a book about the truth: about loss, suffering, and tragedy. It's about God, and ultimately, about hope."
"Rabbi Nachman of Breslov said, 'We have to start new every day, and sometimes, many times a day.' Sometimes we just have to take a deep breath and start again."
"Being angry with God doesn't threaten the relationship with Him. As with any other close and primary relationship, expressing anger or disbelief can be cathartic and healing, and it can reflect the level of closeness between you and the Other."
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Why God Why?
How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts Like Hell
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman knew all the textbook answers when comforting bereaved community members who asked him, “Where is God? If God is loving, how could this happen?” But when the rabbi’s young wife died suddenly, leaving him a 38-year-old widower with eleven children to raise, he found himself reeling. His personal quest for answers to these timeless questions led him to a deeper exploration of Judaism’s teachings about how to cope with and transcend tragedy, teachings that have provided comfort and understanding to millions of people throughout the generations.
Written for anyone who has also endured devastating loss, this wise and
sensitive guide will help you:
- Work through your grief while not becoming stuck in grief
- Grow toward a hopeful, future-oriented perspective—because life is meant to be lived
- Develop a personal relationship with God that opens a channel for both challenging communication as well as comforting resolution
