Death and Mourning

My loved one has died during this time of pandemic. What mourning rituals can we do from home?

Rabbi Julie Zupan

“Under our current COVID-19 related restrictions, neither my sister nor I will be able to attend the funeral our father, who died in another state. Instead, we’ll be watching it live-streamed from the funeral home’s website. What are some mourning rituals we might be able to do from our homes?”

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Jewish Values

"Cherishing the Life of the Mind": Poetry, Humor, and Stories about Aging

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

May 4, 2020

The following poem, from Al Vorspan's posthumously published "Scrapbook Memoir," offers insight into aging with humor and grace – plus an important, biblical life lesson at the every end.

Yom HaShoah

7 Ideas for Observing Yom HaShoah from Home

Here are just a few of the many stories, prayers, and other resources to help you commemorate this solemn holiday.

Death and Mourning

Operation Benjamin: Helping American Jewish Heroes to Rest in Peace

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

How many Jewish members of the military have been buried under grave markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage? Operation Benjamin is doing its best to find and reverse such errors.

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Jewish Values

Nisim B’chol Yom (Prayer for Daily Miracles) for Coronavirus

Amy Asin

March 16, 2020

"Let me one day soon wake up to praise Your name first and not to think about tragedy and fear. Let all humanity arise from slumber and fight injustice wherever it may occur."