Jewish Lifecycle

The ketubah is an ancient contract delineating the obligations of the husband to his wife.

As part of God's creation, Jewish marriage creates a spiritual connection between human beings and with God.

Either the groom or the couple is called up to the Torah for an aliyah on the Sabbath before their wedding.

A Jewish funeral is held as quickly as possible after death and usually includes readings, a eulogy, and a special memorial prayer.

What happens at the Jewish cemetery.

At death, several gestures indicate respect for the deceased as well as acceptance of the reality of death.

Common questions about Jewish death and burial customs.

Mourners, friends, and relatives accompany the deceased to the grave and help with the burial.

This speech honoring the deceased is an important ancient Jewish custom.

The rabbis mandated a simple wooden coffin to equalize people in death and to enable the return to dust.