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Jewish Messianism
The belief in a messiah, a person who will redeem the people Israel and usher in a more perfect era, is has long been considered a core plank of Jewish belief.
What Judaism Says About Reincarnation
The notion that souls can be reborn after death figures prominently in Jewish mysticism.
Why I Joined Our Hevra Kaddisha
How one woman, in the middle of her own year of mourning, joined this "holy society" of those who prepare the dead for burial--and what it has meant to her.
What Death Should Teach Us About Life and Living
Death is not a counterpoint or contradiction to life, but a profound teacher about the meaning of human existence.
Caring For Dead Loved Ones
Despite their focus on life, priests are permitted to attend to their closest relatives in death.
7 Things to Do Before You Die
When death comes, be prepared. Now's the time to decide on everything from end-of-life care to unloading your possessions.
Writing an Ethical Will: How to Get Started
Exercises and tips for creating this document to share with your loved ones.
Jewish Ethical Wills (Tzava’ot)
A rich tradition, these free-form documents can provide comfort to the dying and their loved ones.
How to Talk To Loved Ones About Your End-of-Life Wishes
Do’s and don’t's for broaching the most difficult of topics.
Why Jews Need to Talk About Death
Conversations about end-of-life wishes are easy to procrastinate. But you shouldn’t.
Kaddish: Denominational Differences
The Jewish denominations choreograph the Mourner's Kaddish in different ways.