Type: Prayer

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The spirit of this Psalm parallels the Mourner’s Kaddish and, in translation, can be recited in non-gendered God-Language.
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Traditional memorial prayer recited at funerals in which God is asked to gather up the soul of the departed for eternal life

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Based on the Parasha Lech L’cha, this meditation urges the mourner to move forward in life

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A prayer to be said before lighting the shiva candle

A single lit candle against a dark background.
A prayer to be said upon returning from the cemetery and lighting a memorial candle
A lit candle in a frosted glass holder casts a warm glow in a dark setting.
A prayer to be said on carrying out the request of a dying parent to remove life support
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Blessing a dying person with a safe departure and a welcoming presence in the world to come
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With Hebrew, a traditional blessing

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Celebrating the gift of life through faith, love, and courage

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Modern prayer

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