Traditional Jewish Burial
Torah Sources
Burial - For us and for generations
A discussion on the impact burial has – not on the deceased, but on the living. Read More
Dignity for the Body, Peace for the Soul - An Introduction to Jewish Burial Customs
An introduction to Jewish burial customs, from the spiritual to the procedural, from the moment of death through the actual burial. Includes a form for burial wishes Read More
He Would Not Want to be Caught Dead in a Shroud
A compelling anectode underscoring the importance of Torah playing a key role in decisions surrounding death and burial, including burial vs cremation and immediate vs delayed burial Read More
Terrible or Tear-able? The Mitzvah of Kriah
A Rav explains the meaning and significance of Kriah, particluarly contrasting it to the common black ribbon that has unfortunately become an alternative Read More
Immortality and the Soul
A Torah-based philosophical approach to understanding immortality, synthesizing modern scientific concepts with Kbbalistic interpretations of Aggadic statements on the soul and human personality Read More
You are a Soul
Rabbi Goldberg on our immortality as motivation to bury rather than cremate, and his experiences participating in and educating others about the beauty and dignity invested into the Chevra Kadisha’s work Read More
The Jewish Approach to Death
Rav Elchonon Zohn Read More
A Dry Run with Death
12 practical steps to preparing for end of life guided by the Torah Read More
No Ice Cream at my Funeral
Poignant response to John Leland’s article, focusing on the profound opportunity that a proper Jewish funeral provides to reflect and motivate oneself Read More
Burial in Cement Vault, Masoleum
Teshuvos about burial in an in-ground cement vault, above-ground mausoleum Read More
The Concept of Shmira
Basic reasons and procedure of Shmira Read More
Respect for a Sacred Society
An article explaining some of the background and history of the Chevra Kadisha, and how the beauty and regard for this special work is beginning to be restored within our culture Read More
Questions of Disinterment
Some of the Halachic considerations, potential allowances, and practical guidance in situations of disinterment Read More
FAQ Burial Brochure and Linen Shrouds
The Gemara’s practical source for linen Tachrichim, and some of the deeper reasons given Read More
Tahara - In a Mikvah or With 9 Kabbim
Discussion comparing and contrasting the two minhagim of cleaning the niftar, pouring 9 kabim, or immersing in a mikvah. Read More
Ahavas Chesed - The Importance of K'Vurah
K’Vurah, and respect for the dead applies to even the most unlearned. Read More
The Gevurah needed for Kevuras Yisroel
An excerpt from a story printed in Mishpacha Magazine Read More
Why The Children Should Be The Ones to Arrange All Burial Preparations
From the Maavar Yabok Read More
The Value of Traditional Burial
A short piece from R’ Yisroel Becker Read More
Secular Sources
It's My Funeral and I'll Serve Ice Cream If I Want To
Some of the trends in contemporary funerals and ‘life celebrations’ Read More