Mourner's Kaddish
Version of the Kaddish, praising God, that mourners recite during the bereavement period and to mark the anniversary of a death of a loved one.
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Do Jews Believe in an Afterlife?
What happens when we die? Do we see our loved ones? Do we know them? Do they know us? Jewish wisdom offers no definitive answer, but there is guidance in several core teachings.
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What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral
Jewish tradition teaches that human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). This is the underpinning of all of the rituals and customs that make up a Jewish funeral.
- When do you light yizkor (memorial) candles on Yom Kippur? Do you light candles only for immediate family members?
- My loved one has died during this time of pandemic. What mourning rituals can we do from home?
- Is it Jewishly permissible for us to bury our beloved pet with my late mother? The dog meant a lot to her.
- I’m planning an unveiling. What do I need to know?
- Is it appropriate to visit a grave on Passover?
- What is the Jewish expression to refer to someone who has died?
- What Are Yom Kippur Yizkor Prayers?
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End-of-Life Decisions: A Discussion Guide
We learn: "There is a time for being born and a time for dying" (Ecclesiastes3:2). But how do we know when the dying time has come? Are we free to determine time and method?.
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Preparing for a Jewish Funeral: A Guide
The death of a loved one is often a painful and confusing time. This guide will assist you in planning the funeral and offer helpful information on the centuries-old Jewish burial practices.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Jewish Custom of Shiva
Judaism has a carefully ritualized structure for dealing with grief. The first stage in the gradual process of healing is called shiva.
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Yahrzeit Calculator
It is a mitzvah (commandment) to observe yahrzeit, the anniversary of the day of death, by reciting Kaddish and attending synagogue services.
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Finding Healing, Finding Hope: The Powers of Poetry
September 22, 2020
In a time as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic, people heal in many different ways. For Cantor/Rabbinic Pastor Lisa Levine, healing comes in the form of music and poetry.
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7 Ways to Honor the Life and Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, z"l
September 21, 2020
As the first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg was seen as an icon not only to the progressive world but to the American Jewish community, in particular.
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Unetaneh Tokef in the Time of a Pandemic
September 10, 2020
The Unetaneh Tokef has a long list of ways that people die, often violently, a way of shocking us into realizing our mortality. The original prayer, however, can be traumatizing. This version seeks a more empathetic approach to mortality.