The priests' ancient role provides insight on how we can navigate grief today.

Frequently asked questions about Jewish traditions related to death and mourning.

Jewish mourning practices center more on the deceased than on concern for the living.

The author shares the process of using Jewish texts and customs to celebrate a new stage of life.

Common questions about Jewish death and burial customs.

Despite their focus on life, priests are permitted to attend to their closest relatives in death.

Tips for locating your family’s burial sites.

Simple white shrouds democratize death and protect the poor from embarrassment.

When death comes, be prepared. Now's the time to decide on everything from end-of-life care to unloading your possessions.

After the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, the center of kabbalistic study moved to the town of Safed in northern Palestine.