Crying: A History

Tears heal the soul, reveal our humanity, and bridge time—Yosef’s story shows the timeless power of crying.

Crying is one of humanity’s most profound and mysterious abilities, a bridge between the physical and emotional worlds. Uniquely human, and reflecting our tzelem Elokim, it captures our capacity to channel deep feelings through tears. Yet, crying is often misunderstood and suppressed, especially by men. Shlomo Hamelech reminds us that “there is a time t…