An overview of autopsy, organ donation, and cremation in Jewish tradition and practice.

The questions that a liberal Jew asks when a loved one dies often go beyond the strict requirements of Jewish law.

Hasidic lessons on facing end of life.

Giving charity, time, and effort is a traditional and significant way of honoring the memory of one who has died.

A brief summary of traditional Jewish views of death--including its tragedy and its inevitability.

Why we are afraid to think about death--and why we must.

What it means to enter this world in the same way as we leave it.

The Jewish approach to death and mourning reflects a two-part ethic: the equal treatment of rich and poor in death, and the importance of channeling, and then limiting, our mourning.

Though most rabbinic authorities allow organ transplants, the Jewish community has a poor track record when it comes to donations.

The memorial service is added to the holiday cycle four times a year

Yizkor and Memory, The Purpose of Memory. Jewish Memorial Service. Jewish Holiday Prayers.

What are the Jewish legal issues with organ transplantation?