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The jewish approach to death & afterlife
Jewish end-of-life traditions and laws touch on many of the beliefs that make up the foundation of Judaism: the Neshamah (soul), the afterlife, reward and punishment, and resurrection (T’CHIYAS HAMEISIM).
By studying these practices, we can gain a greater understanding of these beliefs, as well as an appreciation for the profundity of Halachah and our traditions
October 6, 2016
The Mourner’s Companion by Rabbi Reuven Drucker Although bereavement is inherently numbing and lonely, there is no reason why it must also be Halachically confusing. The Mourner’s Companion presents the relevant Halachos in a chronological sequence, so that the mourner had what he needs to know, when he need to know it.
Death & Afterlife, Mourning & GriefSeptember 29, 2016
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, Rabbi Maurice Lamm This classic leads the family and friends of the deceased through the most difficult chapter of life-from the moment of death through the funeral service, the burial, and the various periods of mourning.
Burial / Funeral, Death & Afterlife, Recommended ReadingSeptember 29, 2016
The Afterlife, by Jonathan Morgenstern Have you ever wondered what happens after life? Written by Jonathan Morgenstern and based on the teachings of Rabbi Sholom Kamenetsky, The Afterlife is a clear and inspirational description of the Jewish understanding of ideas such as life after death and the soul.
Death & Afterlife, Recommended ReadingSeptember 29, 2016
Dignity for the Body, Peace for the Soul An informational brochure explaining traditional Jewish burial concepts. Free copies are also available upon request. The print version also includes the Jewish Burial Wishes form.
Burial / Funeral, Death & Afterlife, End of Life Information & DirectionJune 17, 2016
Remember My Soul, by Lori Palatnik Drawing on decades of experience in Jewish outreach and counseling people who have lost a loved one, this book was written specifically for people with little or no prior knowledge of Judaism and the way Judaism understands and approaches death, loss and mourning. People who have suffered a recent loss-and those for whom a distant loss continues to be a struggle-will find in these pages insight, inspiration and resolution.
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