January 3, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 45 - Our Heroes and Transformative GriefEthan returns and shares about his brief hiatus from the show due to the loss of a loved one. In this episode, we celebrate the life of Kiya, we each discuss how our grief has shaped us, and the difficult personal experiences and choices that can come from losing someone dear to us. 00:00:48 Final reminder for Torah Smash! Live!00:01:50 Ethan talks about Kiya and the reason for his hiatus00:03:55 Let’s talk about grief00:07:47 Meowing and other moments of relief00:11:17 The Jewish grieving process00:13:04 The difference between “grief” and “mourn”00:16:30 What types of support have you continued for others?00:22:54 King Solomon’s special ring00:27:57 All captains experience grief00:32:27 It can consume you or transform you00:34:58 The custom of kriah - tearing00:37:43 What characters are shaped by grief00:42:20 Sometimes there is no conclusionShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-45-our-heroes-and-transofrmative-grief Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.