mourning
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.
Jewish Funerals: What to Expect When You Go
Bad news, unfortunately, travels fast. It can be helpful to know in advance what to do when attending a Jewish funeral.
Practical Aspects of Death and Mourning
Practical Aspects of Jewish Death and Mourning. Jewish Bereavement. Jewish Lifecycle
Who Mourns for Whom?
Jewish law details which family relationships require traditional mourning practices.
Social Action Aspects of Death and Mourning
Giving charity, time, and effort is a traditional and significant way of honoring the memory of one who has died.
Yizkor: The Jewish Memorial Service
The memorial service is added to the holiday cycle four times a year
The Purpose of Memory
Yizkor and Memory, The Purpose of Memory. Jewish Memorial Service. Jewish Holiday Prayers.
Minor Fasts
The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.