Death and Mourning in Judaism
Death is natural and inevitable, not a curse. For those in mourning over the loss of a loved one, Jewish laws can help them to work through their pain.
What is Yizkor?
What is Yizkor Memorial Prayer service in Judaism? Why do some Jews leave synagogue services when Yizkor is recited? When does Yizkor take place?
What is Yizkor Memorial Prayer service in Judaism? Why do some Jews leave synagogue services when Yizkor is recited? When does Yizkor take place?
How to Light Yahrzeit (Memorial) Candles
When should one light a Yahrzeit (memorial) candle? What prayer should one recite when lighting a Yahrzeit candle?
When should one light a Yahrzeit (memorial) candle? What prayer should one recite when lighting a Yahrzeit candle?
Flowers and Funerals in Judaism
Why are people discouraged from sending flowers to Jewish funerals?
Why are people discouraged from sending flowers to Jewish funerals?
Five Stages of Mourning
According to Jewish Law, how should one mourn the loss of a loved one?
According to Jewish Law, how should one mourn the loss of a loved one?
From Death to Burial
According to Jewish Law, what should a Jew do from the time a loved ones dies until he/she is buried?
According to Jewish Law, what should a Jew do from the time a loved ones dies until he/she is buried?
What is a Yahrzeit?
Yahrzeit is a commemoration of the death of a Jew by a mourner (the child, sibling, spouse or parent of the deceased). How is the date calculated? How is Yahrzeit observed? What is the history behind this observance?
Yahrzeit is a commemoration of the death of a Jew by a mourner (the child, sibling, spouse or parent of the deceased). How is the date calculated? How is Yahrzeit observed? What is the history behind this observance?
What is an Unveiling?
This FAQ describes an unveiling ceremony in Judaism.
This FAQ describes an unveiling ceremony in Judaism.
What is Mourner's Kaddish
The Mourner's Kaddish expresses the mourner's love of God and acceptance of God's will, even while the mourner is feeling great loss and sorrow over the death of a loved one. Learn more about this prayer.
The Mourner's Kaddish expresses the mourner's love of God and acceptance of God's will, even while the mourner is feeling great loss and sorrow over the death of a loved one. Learn more about this prayer.
What is Shiva?
This FAQ explains the Shiva mourning ritual in Judaism.
This FAQ explains the Shiva mourning ritual in Judaism.