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The Grief Journey By Mayrim
When I launched Relief from Grief in 2022, I thought it would be a short-term project. But the feedback was overwhelming:
•Grievers found inspiration and comfort.
•Listeners who hadn’t experienced loss gained meaningful insights into grief.
•Professionals shared how valuable the podcast was for their clients.
I realized this podcast was meeting a deep, ongoing need — and I was determined to continue serving that need.
I’m honored to partner with Mayrim, an organization dedicated to supporting families who have lost a child. Mayrim is the perfect partner because its founders and members understand the pain of loss firsthand. It’s my hope that each guest shares encouragement and understanding, helping listeners feel less alone. Together, we can find hope and comfort — one moment at a time.
Episodes
26 episodes
Rabbi Leo Dee: What if this is the way Hashem wanted it to be?
After Rabbi Leo Dee lost his wife and two daughters in a terrorist attack, people asked many “what if” questions. What if you hadn’t moved from England? What if the whole family had been in one car?“Every one of those w...
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Mrs. Chaya Lasson; No Regrets Left in the Room
No Regrets Left in the RoomMrs. Chaya Lasson didn’t set out to become a voice for end-of-life care. But somewhere along the way, she stepped into a role she came to deeply love — director of Bridges Palliative Care.In many ...
Mr. Rob Airley: Into A Burning Building
Mr. Rob Airley looks at a picture of his son, Binyamin, and asks the question no parent should ever have to ask: Why? Why did you run into that burning building?But he also knows the answer.Binyamin...
Mrs. Ester Katz Silvers; A Train Crash in the ’60s
It was the 1960s, in Wichita, Kansas. Back then, it was a small town with very few Jews, and the Jewish families stuck together as a close-knit community.One morning, Ester walked into the kitchen and saw her parents sitting at the table...
Mrs. Miram Israeli; Songs Of Strength
Many of us know the song Ima Tagidi Li. It’s sung in moments of joy, trust, and quiet faith. What most people don’t know is that Mrs. Miriam Israeli wrote this song years earlier, after the birth of her oldest daughter — when her family was sti...
Mrs. Feige Steinmetz; Asking why—and learning to accept that some answers never come.
Do you remember where you were that Thursday night, Lag BaOmer, almost five years ago, when the stampede happened in Meron? Forty-five kedoshim were killed. And Dovi Steinmetz was one of them.That night, Feige Steinmetz stayed a...
Mrs.Chaya Teldon; A minute and Forever
Grief can feel like a minute and forever. In this episode, a mother shares her journey with a son who lived with cystic fibrosis, underwent a double lung transplant, celebrated his bar mitzvah, and was niftar shortly after.We ...
Mrs. Elisheva Stein; To Isaac, Chavi, and Barry — With Love, Always.
You may have read her story in Ami Magazine — the kind of story that supposedly “doesn’t happen.” But it did. To Elisheva Stein.Losing two children and a husband is a reality most people can’t even imagine, let alon...
Mrs. Sarah Rosner: A Mother’s Love: Fierce, Faithful, Forever
Yossi was thriving in his yeshiva in Florida. But like any bochur, he was ready for bein hazmanim. Within the first few days of being home, though, his father noticed that Yossi was walking strangely. And after that, things seemed to get worse ...
Mrs. Sarah Guigue : Filling the Emunah Balloon
This episode begins with Miriam Ribiat sharing about her newly released book, Forever in Our Hearts. Sarah immediately lights up. “Yes—I love that title!” she exclaims. “You see, I lost my baby. She was stillborn in my ninth mont...
Rabbi Shalom Hammer : Gila’s Way, Saving Lives
Gila Hammer was a bright light who drew everyone in with her warmth and kindness. When she died from suicide at just 18 years old, her father, Rabbi Shalom Hammer, founded Gila’s Way — a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevent...
Yaffa Dyckman, LCSW: Recognizing Life’s Optical Illusion
The morning after her baby passed away, Yaffa looked out the window and saw the sun shining. She couldn’t understand how the sun can shine when there was an empty crib in her home and baby clothes that would never be worn again.With time...
Mrs. Devorah Rosenfeld: My Special Sister Chanie
Devorah was just five years old when she finally became a big sister. She adored her tiny newborn sibling, swaddled in pink, and stepped naturally into the role of the best big sister.At first, Devorah didn’t think it was unusual that he...
Rabbi Akiva Sutofsky: The Lump in His Throat
Rabbi Akiva Sutofsky was living a fulfilling life — a beloved school therapist, a devoted father, and especially close to his youngest son, Yitzy.One day, Yitzy complained of a sore throat. When he looked in the mirror with a flas...
Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg: Father and Rabbi: A Wearer of Two Hats
For many years, Rabbi Ginzberg supported families grieving the loss of a child. Then it happened to him. His daughter, Sarala, became ill and was nifteres at the age of seventeen.He reflects on the profound difference between being a sup...
Dr. Hindie M. Klein: Remembering Aryeh Zev ben Nissan Yehudah – A Mother’s Grief, Forty Years Later
He was a precious little boy, born with cystic fibrosis. For nine and a half years, Aryeh Zev lived a life full of struggle — but also full of determination, and friendship. Despite frequent hospital trips, he went to school an...
Adina Kaplan: Saying Goodbye to My Best Friend
Adina Kaplan was best friends with Miriam Holman since they were in diapers. While they didn’t quite get along as babies, as they grew older, they became close friends, forming a strong bond that carried them through elementary school, high sch...
Mrs. Miriam Kahn: My Doubly Special Son
"My son Zev was special." It’s a sentiment many bereaved parents will share about their child who was niftar. But Zevi wasn’t just special because of his love for people and life, his love for shul, and his intuitive, on-target perceptions. He ...
Chanie Delman, LCSW, PMH-C: No Such Thing as Too Short to Matter
Mrs. Chanie Delman is an exceptionally sympathetic person, deeply attuned to the pain of losing a baby who was born incompatible with life. She understands how a parent may struggle with this loss — not only with their own grief but also with t...
Esther Goldstein, LCSW: Human First, Therapist Second
Esther Goldstein radiates empathy. Esther’s childhood experiences with grief shaped the path her life took, and now as a highly sought-after therapist, her primary desire is to help her clients navigate their grief.Esther and I discuss ...
Rabbi Doniel Hexter: Messages of Hope from Our Gedolim
When Rabbi Doniel Hexter faced the profound grief of losing his 19-year-old son, he embarked on a quest for solace. His search led him to explore how revered gedolim have historically navigated their losses. Rabbi Hexter delved into a wealth of...
Mrs. Aliza Bulow: Beyond the Silence: Healing After Suicide
The world of mental health is ever-evolving, deepening our understanding of the brain, the causes of mental illnesses, and their treatments. In this podcast, we share the poignant story of Mrs. Aliza Bulow, whose beloved son Doni tragically die...
Mrs. Maya Namdar: They Call Her Mrs. Moshiach
Why was there a knock on the door at 1 a.m.? This could only mean something bad. But what? Mrs. Namdar could never have imagined that the Hatzolah personnel standing at her door were there to tell her the unthinkable: a drunk driver, Liel, no p...
Mrs. Yitta Miriam Weiss: I’m Not Just a Grandmother, I Am THE Grandmother
Mrs. Yitta Miriam Weiss is a bereaved Bobby. The pain of losing a grandchild is profound, whether you are a Grandma, Bubby, Savta, or anything else. Mrs. Weiss eloquently depicts the ache of missing her grandchild. She speaks powerfull...
Mrs. Elissa Felder: What Comes Next: For Them and For Us
Grief can be an overwhelming journey, but the enduring connections we hold with our loved ones can provide us with profound understanding and healing. Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Mrs. Elissa Felder, who shares the intimate sto...