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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Which Jewish Funeral Traditions Help People Overcome a Fear of Death?
An interview with Rabbi Me'irah, Part Two
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Rabbi Me’irah, a San Francisco-based rabbi and visual artist. After earning a master’s degree in social work from Portland State University, Rabbi Me’irah spent 15 years in the field. Along the way, she reconnected with her spirituality and … Continue reading
How Can Jewish Funeral Traditions Help Families Cope with Grief?
An interview with Rabbi Me'irah, Part One
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Rabbi Me’irah, a San Francisco-based rabbi and visual artist. After earning a master’s degree in social work from Portland State University, Rabbi Me’irah spent 15 years in the field. Along the way, she reconnected with her spirituality and … Continue reading
“Wave Goodbye” by Chris Cornell
A touching memorial song about the loss of a close friend
Almost 20 years before his own untimely death, Chris Cornell penned a beautiful tribute to his friend and fellow musician, Jeff Buckley. “Wave Goodbye,” from his first solo album, “Euphoria Mourning,” details in perfect precision what it’s like to lose … Continue reading
Older Transplant Patients Rely Heavily on Organ Donors Over the Age of 65
When it comes to organ donation, biological and chronological age aren't the same
How old is your liver? Your heart? Your kidneys? Many people believe that they’re all the same age, and that as these organs get older, they become less desirable to patients waiting on transplant lists. However, new studies are finding that … Continue reading
“Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story” By Scot Barbour
Revisiting a touching Andrew Wood documentary in the wake of Chris Cornell's death
A brilliant young musician dies of a drug overdose, just one year before he would have reached international stardom. If this sounds like a tired trope, then you haven’t heard Andrew Wood’s full story. The Seattle musician was so much … Continue reading
