By Bruce Schlossberg
Professional 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
By Anita Diamant
Jewish mourning customs can help people weather grief, whether the person who died is Jewish or not.
Date: 08-01-2012
By InterfaithFamily
What to expect at a Jewish funeral.
Date: 08-01-2012
By Rabbi Katy Z. Allen
After the author converted to Judaism, shared experiences and art helped her connect to her mother's spirituality and, ultimately, led to a beautiful and moving funeral.
Date: 07-18-2012
By Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael
The tough decisions made at two life cycle events, four months apart, as told by the rabbi who officiated at both the wedding and the funeral.
Date: 03-13-2012
By Paula Rosenberg
Each year on the anniversary of her father's death, she feels the strength of the Jewish community supporting her through her grief.
Date: 01-18-2012
By David Levy
Part memoir part how-to resource, this review highlights the wisdom of C. Andrew Martin's book on end of life care.
Date: 06-17-2011
By Susan Esther Barnes
A helpful article on designing and leading a respectful funeral for your interfaith family.
Date: 06-13-2011
By Dan Bindschedler
While grieving and mourning, unexpected places can offer peace, solace and sanctuary for people who were raised in interfaith homes.
Date: 04-07-2011
By Leah R. Singer
Approaches for discussing death, mourning, and the afterlife with young children.
Date: 01-28-2011