Jewish Bereavement
Grief and bereavement are both common human experiences, and cultures respond to those in mourning differently. Yet, the profound effects of grief can certainly be lessened by a communal response to a death. We invite you to learn how Jewish mourning traditions can ease the course of bereavement for anyone in a Jewish community who has experienced the death of a loved one. Of course, if we can be of assistance to you–or someone you love–during your bereavement, please call us at (718) 377-7300. We will be honored to support you through this difficult time.
We encourage you to read the following Jewish bereavement resources, to help you with the process.
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Jewish MourningList Item 1
What happens after the funeral and/or graveside rituals are done? Jewish funeral traditions dictate mourners return home to engage in Shiva, a specified time of seclusion. Learn what's involved in sitting Shiva, and the basic rules of etiquette involved in making a Shiva call.
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Yahrzeit Observances and CalendarList Item 2
Each year, Yahrzeit provides mourners with dedicated time to honor the memory of a deceased family member through prayer, synagogue observances, charitable giving, fasting, the lighting of candles, and Torah study. We invite you to learn more about the ages-old Jewish tradition of Yahrzeit.