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Jewish tradition and customs guide the follower during the time of loss by giving direction to the funeral, burial and mourning period. In this section, learn a basic understanding of Judaism as a religion, explore appropriate condolence gifts to send to those mourning, and gain a knowledge of Jewish burial and funeral customs and periods of mourning.

Understanding Judaism

a long history of shiva tradition provides comfort for mourners

6 April 2015

Judaism introduced the idea of monotheism to a region saturated by religions of multiple gods. The Jewish faith sees its followers as a people with a covenant relationship with their God.

Judaism: What to Bring or Send

the right gift expresses sympathy and brings hope

30 March 2015

When considering how to express condolences to family, friends and co-workers of the Jewish faith, one of the most commonly asked questions is: What is appropriate to bring or send to those in mourning during a shiva?

Judaism: Periods of Mourning

structured times to help with mourning

30 March 2015

Judaism provides for very structured periods of mourning, allowing for assurance and comfort throughout the grieving process. The expression of grief and mourning on behalf of a lost loved one is extremely personal.

Judaism: Funeral & Burial Customs

customs offer a way to show respect and provide support

30 March 2015

The customs and rituals associated with the death and burial of a loved one can provide comfort and structure during the difficult times of change and loss. Judaism is steeped with tradition and formula to give the bereaved support and assurance during the early moments in the grieving process.

Judaism: Visiting the Cemetery

visiting the gravesite honors the deceased

30 March 2015

In the Jewish faith, it is extremely important to remember, honor and celebrate loved ones who have departed, but overall, Jews tend to visit cemeteries fairly infrequently, as dwelling on the deceased is not encouraged once a certain period of time has passed.

Proverbs

wisdom and insight through the reading of proverbs

19 January 2015

Throughout time, the wisdom and insight of culture has been passed on through the use of proverbs – short, pithy sayings offering truths and applicati… 

Psalms

find psalms and prayers to offer support or gain comfort during a time of loss

22 August 2013

There are 150 psalms whose authorship is attributed to King David (10th century B.C.E.) and they are the most famous of all religious poetry, beseechi… 

 

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Learning Center Topics

  • Expressing Condolences
    • How to Express Condolences
    • Verbal Condolences
    • Written Condolences
    • Sample Condolence Messages
  • What to Bring or Send
    • Gifts of Condolence
    • Sympathy Baskets & Food
    • Sympathy Flowers
    • Plant a Tree in the Holy Land
    • Thyme of Remembrance
    • Visiting in Person
    • Making a Donation
  • Grief & Coping
    • Understanding Grief
    • Understanding Coping
    • The Stages of Grief
    • How to Cope
  • Loss & Bereavement
    • Understanding Loss
    • Understanding Bereavement
    • Types of Loss
      • Loss Based on Relationship
      • Loss Based on Circumstances
    • After Loss: The Days that Follow
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