tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post2249084927217537541..comments2023-12-03T20:14:00.908-06:00Comments on Ima on (and off) the Bima: Real-Life Jewish Parenting: StrugglePhyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-26879258915796356212015-01-24T22:15:09.217-06:002015-01-24T22:15:09.217-06:00There is a Jewish custom to change your makom kavu...There is a Jewish custom to change your makom kavua, regular spot for prayers during the time of mourning, to sit further away. I did it the year after my mother passed away, and it's very disorienting. Everything looks, sounds and seems different.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-41718128801303577762015-01-21T06:36:12.944-06:002015-01-21T06:36:12.944-06:00I hear you. Yes - leading prayer is a different ro...I hear you. Yes - leading prayer is a different role. I find myself wondering whether the next time (pu pu pu) I experience severe depression I will be able to lead davenen, even though I know from experience that when I am in that pit I am unable to pray myself, and what you say here resonates for me and I imagine that the answer will be yes. <br /><br />I don't have answers. But I'm listening.rbarenblathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882606147795083729noreply@blogger.com