The Jewish way to tell a toddler about a dead dog
The passing of a beloved pet was an occasion to consider life
The passing of a beloved pet was an occasion to consider life
Bintel says it can be done — but it depends on who’s in charge of the rules
As a convert, I joined a chevra kadisha. It taught me that Jewish rituals aren’t only about death — they’re about how we live, remember, and honor one another
A woman wonders if the fact that the dead she washes and prepares would consent to be touched by someone with her politics
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.
In ‘Life of Chuck,' one man chooses his own destiny despite being haunted by death
About half of American Jews, and nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews, said animals can have spirits
It will soon be possible to have AI-generated replicas of deceased relatives
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