Topic Tags: shiva

Shiva service with humanist language

“May the lingering glow of our loved one’s soul guide us…”

A poem on transforming mourning into dancing

Caring for the body before a Jewish funeral

A reflection on Psalm 23

Watch the video to learn more about specific Jewish mourning practices and how to be there for your friends and family.

A poem for a yizkor or memorial service. When we remember our loved ones, we inscribe them upon the pages of our memory and they live on in us.

A poem for shiva seeking comfort after a difficult loss

A prayer to be said before lighting the shiva candle