The Funeral
I didn't start watching The Sopranos from the beginning. I was late to get on the bandwagon. However, when I saw the preview for a new TV show on HBO called Six Feet Under I had a feeling I should start watching from the first episode. I was not disappointed. It's a great show with great acting and a subject matter (death and bereavement) not often taken on by other shows.
Nate Fisher's funeral Sunday night on the third to last episode brought me to tears. And for someone who has never watched a single soap opera or gotten attached to a TV series, that is saying something. It was beautiful to watch the characters prepare for the funeral, take care of his body, and come to terms with the shock of his demise. For a rabbi, this series has given me deep insight into how funeral homes handle intake, offer comfort to the mourners, and go through difficult times in their own lives.
For one hour a week I've enjoyed becoming part of this family and allowing myself to feel as though I lost a friend. Now that's TV... or maybe it's not since it's HBO.
The Bat Mitzvah
Right after watching Six Feet Under and wiping away the tears streaming down my face, new tears emerged. This time they were tears of laughter at the Bat Mitzvah of Ari
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