*Technically almost a Rabbi* Dave Yedid, who will be ordained in May of 2022 joins us this week on the topic: Beware of the Vultures. We discuss how to maintain boundaries when processing loss to prevent burnout from having others use your pain to work through their own. Sound familiar? Have a listen. “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” ― Prentis Hemphill We discuss: Setting loving boundaries while grievingWhy do people always bring up their dead dogs when speaking to new grievers (lol!)The pros and potential cons of Jewish mourning ritualsChoreography to death before and afterSitting shiva, the mourner's kaddishCultural starvation around griefWhen the griever is tasked with supporting other mournersGiving mourners permission to feel what they're feelingReleasing the expectation to "perform strength" while grievingDave's oral Torah from the book of Job, the Psalms, and more on suffering, grief, and praiseDave's  magical grief knapsack: Community, Lavender Essential Oil, Pen & Paper About Dave Yedid: He is a Rabbinical Intern at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Watch Dave's Senior Sermon at the Jewish Theological Seminary Watch Dave's Sermon on Mushrooms and Grief at CBST Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/elenabox)