Sounds of Kaddish
Cantor Andrew Bernard is a member of the clergy team at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina and volunteer chaplain at the Levine Children's Hospital.
Death and Mourning
On Returning Home after a Funeral
In Jewish tradition, a mourner is identified as being a child, spouse, sibling, or parent of the deceased. Others, however, may also wish to use the following prayers
Sitting Shiva in the Sand
Originally posted on November 10, 2010 at Kim's Little Blog.
My mother died, and she wasn’t Jewish. I am, and sometime after I converted, it occurred to me to wonder, “Will I sit when my mom passes away?" The word shiva comes from the Hebrew word for
Freedom Is More than Patriotism
In the summer after the tragedy of September 11th, my family visited Stone Mountain Geogia for the incredible laser show.
What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral
Jewish tradition teaches that human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). This is the underpinning of all of the rituals and customs that make up a Jewish funeral.
