A “Simpsons” episode features more than enough Jewish characters to make a minyan. The death ended a nearly year-long macabre mystery, when executive producer Al Jean announced in October 2013 ...

We must sit shiva together. We must grieve as a people ... FLASH90/CHAIM GOLDBERG) Our tradition teaches us how to mourn. We tear our garments to reflect the rip in our hearts.

That is who the Jewish people are ... We already know that for 36 of them, we will be sitting shiva. There is no moving on. There is only this new life Hamas has declared for us.

Jewish holidays usually follow the same story ... While Edible Arrangements and dessert platters are popular go-tos, those sitting shiva need more nutritious foods to get them through a difficult ...

That is who the Jewish people are ... We already know that for 36 of them, we will be sitting shiva. There is no moving on. There is only this new life Hamas has declared for us.

We must sit shiva together. We must grieve as a people ... but a fragile ember of hope for our future. Our tradition teaches us how to mourn. We tear our garments to reflect the rip in our ...