Jewish burial

A sensitive, source-based guide to halachic categories, communal customs, and spiritual steps families may take for soul-elevation

A powerful exchange reveals why Judaism is not just a belief or lifestyle — but an unchangeable identity

Three volunteer metaharot from northern Israel share why preparing Jewish women for burial became their life mission, and how this sacred work reshaped everything they value

Reports of the dead awakening sparked panic across Europe and led to royal orders to delay burial. From Moses Mendelssohn to the Gaon of Vilna, this is the story of how Jewish tradition stood firm.

Understanding life after death, near-death experiences, resurrection, and the dignity of the human body through both Torah wisdom and modern research

Respecting the deceased in Judaism differs from other nations

The Rabbi who perseveres through faith, family, and unbreakable responsibility

Understanding the Torah's View on Cremation, Burial, and the Resurrection of the Dead

Why Burial in the Earth in a Jewish Cemetery is a Mitzvah Steeped in Meaning

A Guide to the Laws, Customs, and Spiritual Significance of Jewish Burial Practices

A comprehensive guide to the mitzvah of accompanying the deceased on their final journey and honoring the eternal soul

In the middle of war, one Jewish soldier made a promise that would later save his life in a miraculous way.

A moving story of kindness and unity as Jews in Brazil and Israel joined hearts to honor one man with a proper Jewish burial.

Halachic guidance on watching over the dead, the prohibition of autopsy, reading Tehillim for protection, and maintaining dignity according to Jewish tradition

Learn why the human body is viewed as a divine trust and why even a permanent mark can be met with forgiveness and spiritual renewal

A comprehensive guide to traditional burial, cremation, body donation, and how each impacts the soul in Jewish belief