Kaddish

Why do Jews observe mourning customs during the Three Weeks, and how does reciting Kaddish benefit the soul of a loved one? Explore the halachot, customs, and spiritual significance behind these Jewish traditions.

The laws and customs observed during the first year after the passing of a parent, including serving as prayer leader, reciting Kaddish, giving charity, memorial gatherings, and honoring a parent’s soul through Torah and mitzvot

Learn the halachic laws of an onen, including prayer, blessings, Torah study, Kaddish, eating, mourning restrictions, and exemptions from mitzvot before burial

Rav Dimi risked his life to carry Torah between lands. Discover the powerful story of dedication, precision, and preserving tradition.

Exploring how the author of the Shulchan Aruch used the teachings of the Zohar to shape practices such as Kaddish, netilat yadayim, tefillin on Chol HaMoed, and Birkat Kohanim

After losing seven children in the Holocaust, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Meizlik shared a final request with his only surviving daughter during a quiet boat ride on the Dnieper River.

She made sure Kaddish was said for souls with no one to remember them. Years later, one of those souls came back to repay her.

When a rabbi was asked to officiate at the funeral of a far-left activist, he never imagined what he would discover along the way.

A moving story of loss, faith, and healing as the Lubavitcher Rebbe offers a transformative perspective on saying Kaddish, acts of kindness, and the eternal connection between a parent and a child’s soul

Purim is a day of joy, but what happens when it coincides with loss? Here’s how halacha guides the way.

How the Book of Esther reveals God’s quiet guidance through everyday events and apparent chance

How the story of Esther, modern-day “chance” encounters, and the laws of nature reveal a concealed but precise divine guidance shaping history, faith, and human choice

Learn why Kaddish matters, how to say it properly, and what to do when a minyan isn’t available

A complete halachic guide to honoring a loved one’s yahrzeit, from setting the correct date to meaningful practices that elevate the soul year after year

A powerful teaching on the eternal bond between souls, and how Kaddish and good deeds uplift those who have passed on

How Rabbi Steinman’s gentle words and stories teach us what really matters in Jewish life and mourning.

A moving moment on a delayed JetBlue flight turns into an unforgettable gathering of Jewish souls.

The Spiritual Power of the Mourner's Kaddish and its Lasting Impact on the Soul