Evergreen

Is it enough to live up the requirements of Jewish law for one to be holy? Is sanctity in this life possible for all of us—or only for a few saintly people?

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking

Practical Aspects of Jewish Death and Mourning. Jewish Bereavement. Jewish Lifecycle

Though traditional sources on the laws of mourning are quite detailed and specific, an acquaintance with this legal literature reveals a number of overarching themes and principles.

Multi-faith families, neonatal loss, autopsies and suicide

Jewish law details which family relationships require traditional mourning practices.

Traditional and liberal possibilities for this little-known practice

These stories are passed on as teachings about how to die.

A contemporary rabbi offers a prayer to be recited throughout the year by parents who have suffered neonatal loss.