Torah Sources
Ahavas Chesed - The Importance of K'Vurah
The Chevra Kadisha’s work is of vital importance. Read More
Ahavas Chesed - The Importance of Hesped
A Hesped is a Chesed for the deceased, as well as the living Read More
Ahavas Chesed - The Importance of Nichum Aveilum
The great responsibility of proper Nichum Aveilum Read More
Chesed and Chesed Shel Emes
What is the most altruistic kindness? Read More
The Respect of Receiving a Tahara
How a Tahara differs from a standard non-Jewish preparation of the body. Also includes stories and ideas for TeamShabbos discussions. Read More
Chesed Shel Emes
A short essay on what’s the ‘Emes’ of Chesed Shel Emes Read More
Chesed Shel Emes - Mayanah Shel Torah
Three small thoughts regarding the ‘Emes’ of Chesed Shel Emes Read More
Chesed V'Emes - Burying the Dead
A number of practical areas of Kavod HaMes, Halvoyas HaMes, and their alignment with Chesed, Emes or a combination thereof Read More
Secular Publications
Respect for a Sacred Society
A small overview of the downfall of the Chevra Kadisha in the United States, and it’s recent resurgence. Read More
The Final Kindness
A human interest article about the emotional challenges and inspirations of joining a Chevra Kadisha Read More
A Simple Casket
A member of the Chevra Kadisha reflects on her holy work. Read More