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Death & Mourning

While Judaism places great emphasis on our lives in this world, death is an inevitable end for all of us. Often Jews who have been distant from traditional Jewish practice for their whole lives seek the comfort of traditional Judaism in the face of death. For mourners, whose lives are often turned upside down by death, the traditional practices of mourning can provide structure and comfort. Here you will find resources that address each aspect of the process of navigating death and mourning—from the moment of death, to the burial of the body, the tearing of clothes, the weeklong practice of shiva, and the recitation of kaddish.

 

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“I hear echoes of my beloveds”

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“Hold our loved ones close to your heart”

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“May you know that you are always remembered for the good you have done”

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“Source of All Life: Welcome home those we’ve lost”

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“Help me love you in faith, not grief”

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“What we witness is bound upon our hearts.”

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“Today I struggle, knowing I should do my part”

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“To all who died from global warming and climate change”

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“The yarzeit light shines with the light of their souls”

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“The kaddish’s peace is a growing, ever-expanding gift”

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