As ironic as it might sound, death and dying are natural parts of the life cycle…and so is dealing with it. Like other parts of life, Judaism offers different rituals and thoughts about dying and mourning. And different people will have different reactions to each of these rituals and thoughts.
In How Jews Mourn, three Jews share their experiences around the death of a loved one.
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