Jewish Mourning

Jewish Funeral Service Rituals

Will you be attending a Jewish funeral for the first time? If so, you may have questions or be unsure what to expect. Here is a general overview of Jewish customs and traditions surrounding death, burial, and mourning to be aware of when attending a funeral in the Jewish faith. 

Laura Silver on Knish, the Jewish Soul Food

Knish is a Jewish comfort food that collects adjectives like "humble" and "homey." It's not pretty, but it's delicious and a powerful connection to family and culture.

Lovers’ Mourning Customs in History

All deaths are difficult, but the loss of a romantic partner is one of the toughest. Some couples die within hours, days or weeks of each other — a phenomenon researchers say is very real. But there are even more survivors who must figure out how to move forward.

Grief, Set in Stone

Grief is a funny thing. Our mind tells us one thing, but our heart tells a different story. Healing from grief is a process of getting both of them in agreement.