Ruth Langer

Rabbi Herschel Gluck discusses the significance of Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead, and its central role in mourning practices. Ruth Langer, a Professor of Jewish studies, provides insight into the prayer's historical evolution and its emotional weight. The conversation explores how Kaddish fosters connections between the living and the deceased, intertwines with Jewish identity, and serves as a powerful tool for remembering Holocaust victims. Anecdotes and reflections illuminate the prayer's profound impact on communal grief and personal loss.