Taking the Right Steps to Honor Jewish Tradition after the Death of a Loved One The death of a family member or loved one is often a life-changing event, evoking powerful reminiscences. In the Jewish tradition, which places great importance on maintaining the dignity...

The Different Ways You Can Memorialize and Pay Honor to a Loved One Who Has Died Within the Jewish faith, it’s important to remember and pay continuing respect to those who have died. A number of traditions exist that allow family members and others to regularly...

The Care of the Deceased after Death In the Jewish burial tradition, there is great reverence for both the body and the spirit of a person who has died. The initial care of the body after death reflects the basic belief in the sacredness of man. Jewish custom upholds...

The Jewish Tradition for Grieving and Healing after the Death of a Loved One In the Jewish tradition, in the days following the death of a loved one, it's customary to observe "Shiva," a seven-day period of formal mourning, involving certain family members. This blog...

Funerals, Grief and Mourning in the Time of Social Distancing and Shelter-in-Place After the death of a loved one, there's a need to be physically present with the deceased, as well as with others. Touching, embracing and hugging—it's an important part of the grieving...

Respecting and Honoring the Unique Customs at a Jewish Funeral or Burial Jewish funeral and burial practices differ in many respects from the traditions of non-Jewish rites and ceremonies. If you have never been to a Jewish funeral or burial, there are specific things...