A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth, bringing solace from Jewish tradition. "This book begins where the others leave off. While the doctors do what they must do, when it is time for us to wait, or hope, or cry, or sleep, or pray, it is time for this book. The passages found within are drawn from the rich pool of spiritual responses that Judaism possesses. They reach out to us and embolden us to join our voices to the ancient prayers designed to get us through the night."-from the Introduction Enables those frustrated and pained in their attempts at parenthood to mourn the loss of a pregnancy or infertility through the prayers, rituals, and meditations of the Jewish tradition. This new edition-updated and expanded-includes guided questions and pages on which to add personal reflections of your own emotions and experiences along the path toward parenting.

This first-of-its kind resource acknowledges and encourages expressions of grief from pregnancy loss or infertility, and offers comfort in the most painful moments. Providing companionship and strength from others who have also grieved, this book enables readers to mourn within the words and ways of Judaism as they walk the path toward healing?both physically and spiritually. This updated and expanded edition includes journaling exercises to help readers work through their grief. Drawing deeply on the wellspring of comfort found in traditional Jewish texts and prayer, this informative yet comforting new edition offers readings and rituals created especially for parents struggling with the uncertainty and sorrow of pregnancy loss and infertility?providing a source of compassion, healing and hope.