Why (Not) Me? Searching for God When We Suffer

Community Impact to Inspire Social Change: Why (Not) Me? offers a deeply personal yet universally resonant exploration of suffering, resilience, and spiritual reflection. It serves as a comforting companion to those facing illness, grief, or existential uncertainty, offering strength, solidarity, and insight. By addressing the shared human experience of vulnerability, this book helps bridge interfaith understanding, encourages community conversations around mortality and meaning, and offers hope and healing beyond religious boundaries. “This is a story of enduring friendship and devastating illness, but also of repair, renewal, and the power of love to illuminate the miracle of ordinary life.” —Letty Cottin Pogrebin Author of How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick As Eugene J. Fisher, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Saint Leo University, remarks, this “very moving book” provides insights into “how Jewish traditions have helped Jews survive tragedies over the