End of Life

Mourn

What to Do When A Loved One is Dying

Jewish resources to help you through the final days and hours.

End of Life

Must-Know Words and Phrases Related to End-of-Life Care

General and Jewish terms you'll want to know at this critical time.

End of Life

Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care: Questions and Answers

What you need to know about Jewish approaches to end-of-life care.

Jewish Perspectives on End-of-Life Care

Jewish approaches to medical decision-making for the terminally ill.

Words of Comfort for Mourners

Our favorite Jewish poems, quotes and other texts for times of loss.

How to Have Someone Buried in Israel

What to do if you or a loved one wants a final resting place in an Israeli cemetery.

Jewish Prayer for the Sick: Mi Sheberach

A healing prayer for when a loved one is suffering.

Does Judaism Allow Organ Donations?

Frequently asked questions about Jewish views on these life-saving procedures.

Death and Mourning Quiz

What are the history and practical aspects of Jewish bereavement?

How to Plan a Jewish Funeral

A practical guide to preparations for Jewish burial and mourning.

Death vs. Brain Death in Judaism

When someone can be officially determined dead depends on one's interpretation of a key passage in the Talmud.

Preparing for Death

Ethical wills and more resources for the final days and hours.

End-of-Life Care in the Bible

What we can learn from Jacob, Sarah and Moses’ final moments.