Horvilleur argues that "to live with our dead" is not about being haunted, but about keeping their and voices alive within our own. She views death not as a hard wall, but as a threshold where the living and the dead continue a dialogue. 2. The Role of a "Conteur" (Storyteller)
As a rabbi, Horvilleur often acts as a bridge between the living and the deceased. She shares personal anecdotes from her career—such as officiating funerals for famous figures like (from Charlie Hebdo ) or private families—to show how language and ritual can help repair the "tear" in reality caused by death. 3. Sacred Texts and Modern Life Vivir con nuestros muertos - Delphine Horvilleu...
Comfort doesn't come from finding "answers" to why people die, but from finding the right words to describe their impact on the world. Horvilleur argues that "to live with our dead"
"" (originally titled Vivre avec nos morts ) is a profound work by the French rabbi and author Delphine Horvilleur . It blends philosophy , memoir , and theology to explore how we relate to those we have lost . 1. The Core Philosophy: "Narrative Resurrections" The Role of a "Conteur" (Storyteller) As a