FEATURED ARTICLES ON DEATH AND MOURNING

The Lessons of Death

Theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel portrays death as a teacher about the meaning of human existence.

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The Jewish Ethics of Burial

Since ancient times, rich and poor have been treated equally in death.

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Facing Death Head On

Two Great Hasidic masters teach their disciples--and all of us--how to approach our own deaths.

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Burial and Mourning Practices

·        When death occurs

·        The casket

·        Kriah (tearing clothing)

·        Kaddish, the mourner's prayer

·        Shiva, the first seven days

·        Tombstone, unveiling, and visiting the grave

·        Yahrzeit, the anniversary of death