Jewish Mourning Rituals

Jewish Death & Mourning: Anita Diamant Answers Your Questions

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

Jewish death and mourning rituals can be incredibly comforting, whether you are mourning the loss of someone...

Death, Death & Mourning, Funeral, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Shiva

How to Host a Virtual Shiva

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

After the funeral of a loved one, Jewish families traditionally “sit shiva.” Sitting shiva gives the mourners...

Death, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Shiva

Why I Officiated My Grandfather’s Funeral (Even Though I’m Not a Rabbi)

By Jared David Berezin

Sometimes it’s nice to have others make minor decisions for me. I’m happy when my wife decides what we’re...

Death & Mourning, Death & Mourning Stories, Family, Funeral, Grandparents, Jewish Mourning Rituals

Jewish Mourning: A Lesson for My Newborn

When I was 8 years old I had a good friend who lived around the corner from me. His name was Nachshon. We took...

Death & Mourning, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Parenting, Parenting Stories, Shiva

A Jewish Guide to Shiva Practices and Helping Your Friend in Mourning

By Lindsey Silken

When a friend or loved one experiences loss, it can be hard to know how to support them. If that loved one is...

Death, Death & Mourning, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Shiva

Guide to Death and Mourning for Interfaith Families

Many people come to InterfaithFamily to learn about Jewish death and mourning practices. If you are in an interfaith...

Death, Death & Mourning, Death & Mourning Toolbox, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning

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