How can I help my grieving friend on Yom Tov?

Be sure to check out our collection of resources on supporting grieving friends.

This is so individual. Think about what they love for birthdays or simchos and use that as your guide for the types of things they find helpful. Some quick suggestions:

• Invite for an hour out
• Text them before Yom Tov
• Check in Motzoei Yom Tov
• Drop off a little feel-good something
• If hosting children, find out their food preferences or favorite toys and have them on hand
• When hosting a grieving family for the Seder, hand out matzah or maror by age and not by family
• Include them in your Chol Hamoed plans
• Offer to take the kids out on Erev Yom Tov