April 19, 2012 • Page Image 41
…>> Torah portion Strong Silence Parshat Shemini: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; II Samuel 6:1-7:17. S ometimes in life, silence speaks volumes. Sometimes words cannot express what we feel — or by speaking we could ruin the moment. It is with this awareness, I think, that our sages taught the best way to comfort a mourner is to just be there with them, to listen to them, to offer your physical presence as a support and comfort to them. The power of w...…

















































