Mourn
Does Judaism Believe in the Right to Die?
All denominations of Judaism prohibit assisted suicide and euthanasia, but there is some room for nuance.
Special Issues in Mourning
The Jewish tradition explains how converts are to mourn, whether a wedding should be postponed and the kohen's delimited relationship to the dead.
Role of the Shiva Minyan
The daily prayer services in the mourner's home offer community and connection to those facing devastating loss.
Why Jews Put Stones on Graves
Although the custom of placing them on a grave probably draws upon pagan customs, the stones also symbolize the permanence of memory.
The Tombstone, the Unveiling and Visiting the Grave
What happens at the Jewish cemetery.
Sheloshim: The First 30 Days of Mourning
Following shiva, the sheloshim period of less intensive mourning lasts until the 30th day after the funeral.
Is There a Jewish Afterlife?
Judaism is famously ambiguous about what happens when we die.
Contemporary Issues in Jewish Death, Burial and Mourning
Multi-faith families, neonatal loss, autopsies and suicide
Viddui: The Deathbed Confession
Traditional and liberal possibilities for this little-known practice
On Being with Those Who Are Dying
The Jewish tradition of being at the bedside of the dying is of immense value, not only for the dying person but also for those about to be bereaved--and for all of us, who must learn to face death.
Autopsies and Jewish Law: An Orthodox Perspective
Contrary to popular belief, Jewish law does not have an absolute prohibition on this post-death procedure.