How to Say the Mourner’s Kaddish

This prayer praises God's greatness and God's ability to bring peace to the world.

Advertisement

The Mourner’s Kaddish praises God’s greatness, but also God’s ability to bring peace to the world. The prayer is traditionally recited in honor of lost loved ones.

In this video, Rabbi Mikey Stein demonstrates how to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish.

Rabbi Mikey Stein teaches Judaic studies at the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School in New York City.

Sign up for a Journey Through Grief & Mourning: Whether you have lost a loved one recently or just want to learn the basics of Jewish mourning rituals, this 8-part email series will guide you through everything you need to know and help you feel supported and comforted at a difficult time.

Help us keep Jewish knowledge accessible to millions of people around the world.

With your help, My Jewish Learning can provide endless opportunities for learning, connection and discovery.

Looking for a way to say Mourner’s Kaddish in a minyan? My Jewish Learning’s daily online minyan gives mourners and others an opportunity to say Kaddish in community and learn from leading rabbis.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Ask the Expert: Is There a Jewish Blessing for Seeing a Solar Eclipse?

Solar eclipses have traditionally been understood by Jewish tradition as bad omens.

How to Find a Jewish Grave

Tips for locating your family’s burial sites.

Ask the Expert: Can I Sit Shiva For Anyone?

Can I sit shiva for someone I'm not obligated to mourn for?

Advertisement