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Death and Mourning
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How to Pay A Shiva Call
By Rabbi Daniel KohnProfessional advice article explaining the Jewish custom of shiva, what to expect, and appropriate behavior when paying a shiva call.
Date: 08-02-2007 -
Death and Mourning
Information on Jewish death rituals and mourning for interfaith families and non-Jews: funerals, shiva, yahrzeit and more.
Date: 07-10-2009 -
Jewish Burial and Mourning Practice for Non-Jewish Relatives
By Rabbi Paul CitrinProfessional view in which rabbi discusses the issues that may come up for interfaith families around death and dying and offers a Reform perspective on how to handle them.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
"A Jewish person in my extended family has just died. Since I am not of that faith, what do I do? . . . Help!"
By Rabbi Earl A. GrollmanA rabbi’s professional advice FAQ of how to respond and react to news of a Jewish loved one’s death.
Date: 11-14-2006 -
Planning for the Future: Frequently Asked Questions and Considerations for Interfaith Families
By Bruce SchlossbergProfessional advice from the Executive Director of the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts that gives background information about Jewish vs. American funeral services, funeral officiation, and traditional Jewish views on cremation and bu
Date: 08-01-2012 -
What Happens at a Jewish Funeral?
By InterfaithFamilyWhat to expect at a Jewish funeral.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Guide to Death and Mourning for Interfaith Families
By InterfaithFamilyInformation about death and mourning for interfaith families and non-Jews looking for information on Jewish funerals.
Date: 10-20-2008 -
Children's Grief Reactions to the Death of a Loved One: What to Expect
By Rabbi Earl A. GrollmanProfessional advice article offering practical advice on how to help a child deal with the loss of a loved one, with information on different ways children express grief.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
Jewish Views on the Afterlife
By Lisa KlugGeneral information on Jewish traditional beliefs about the afterlife.
Date: 08-10-2006 -
Till Death Do Us Part
By Anita DiamantJewish mourning customs can help people weather grief, whether the person who died is Jewish or not.
Date: 08-01-2012
