Mourning & Bereavement

Traditional Jewish mourning and bereavement practices are designed to help us bear our grief. But sometimes we need something more: a poem that captures our imagination, a creative ritual that addresses the particularity of our grief, a song that speaks to our heart. May you find a measure of comfort in your time of need.

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“You still renew my strength, day after day”

“Let your example burn through us”

“Death is my teacher”

“They had names”

“We understand that Black lives are sacred”

Booklet featuring a variety of texts on the concept of a “good death”

“A date, a time, a gunshot wound, a medical record number.”

Ritual for bereaved partner taking off wedding ring 

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