Tree of Life: A Spiritual Guide Through Separation and Divorce (Pack of 10)

An information and resource guide for people who are going through a divorce, or have recently divorced, through the lens of Jewish wisdom. It is designed to hlep you support congregants and community members.

Whether a divorce is initiated by one partner or is a mutual decision, whether there’s a sudden, dramatic inciting incident or a simply a gradual growing apart, the end of a marriage is never easy. This guide offers an overview of the Jewish approach to divorce. It includes suggestions for approaching divorce with hope, a section on supporting children through divorce, and provides ideas for creative rituals to mark the end of a marriage.

Written by Rabbi Sheila Goloboy, LCSW, a therapist who works in private practice and a rabbi with over 25 years of congregational experience.

This 8-page pamphlet, sold in packs of 10, includes a connection to Jewish texts, resources from both within and outside the Jewish community, and a blessing to mark the transition with hope. (The 5 x 7” pamphlets are designed to fit existing racks)

Tree of Life is a series of pastoral care pamphlets spanning a wide range of social and emotional topics to offer information, resources, and support to congregants.

People come into a synagogue and other Jewish institutions with a variety of needs. It can be difficult for the clergy and other leaders to be able to address all the demands of their community. These pamphlets give you outreach tools to support congregants who wish to explore what may be stigmatized issues in a comforting, spiritual, and information-based way that can also open a pathway to deeper conversation.

Written by rabbis and/or experts on the subjects, each pamphlet includes a connection to Jewish texts, resources from both within and outside the Jewish community, and a ritual—such as a blessing or meditation—to offer ongoing support and coping mechanisms.

Topics include

• Coping With Depression and Anxiety
• When a Loved One Dies
• Caring for Your Elderly Parents
• Jewish Views of the Afterlife
• Understanding Gender Diversity
• Responding to Antisemitism
• Divorce
• Facing Illness: Healing the Spirit
• Fertility and Pregnancy Loss
• When a Family Member Comes Out as LGBTQIA+
• …and more.

Pamphlets are 8 pages long and are sold in packs of 10. In a convenient 5 x 7 inch format , the pamphlets are easy to hold and designed to fit in existing racks.