Judaism teaches us that in the hardest moments, presence and clear communication can bring comfort. Here’s what we can learn from Jewish tradition when bearing bad news.
Every year, a rabbi gathers with his congregation to bury torn prayer books and worn-out Torah scrolls. It’s a quiet ritual — but one that carries the full weight of Jewish reverence for the sacred
The biblical Abraham and Joseph offer inspiration — as does a mystical tradition
A rabbi writes that Judaism sees the simple pine box as the great equalizer
In between visits from family and friends, mourners have lots of time to reflect on healing, and how they want to lead the rest of their life
At a house of shiva, listening and being present can be more important than talking
A rabbi explains how Jewish mysticism teaches that the soul is ever-present and hovering over its living relatives
When someone dies, their legacy lives on in those who remember them
