HONORING
DEATH IN LIFE
Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices
OUR MISSION
Kavod v’Nichum empowers, educates, and trains Chevra Kadisha – sacred communities that come together at the end of life to care for the deceased and comfort the living through Jewish rituals and traditions.
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ABOUT
Kavod v’Nichum (כבוד וניחום) is Hebrew for “honor and comfort.” Founded in 2000, Kavod v’Nichum is a Jewish nonprofit dedicated to empowering, educating, and training Chevra Kadisha across the United States and Canada.
We serve communities and individuals through a focus on the Chevra Kadisha – sacred communities that come together at the end of life to care for the deceased and comfort the living through Jewish rituals and traditions.
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RESOURCES
Guides and articles about important topics from illness, death, grief and loss, spirituality, and more.
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EDUCATION
Comprehensive learning for Chevra Kadisha members and a wide variety of classes for individuals.
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TRAINING
Robust training and curated learning for Chevrot Kadisha and organizations.
KAVOD V’NICHUM ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH CHEVRA KADISHA IS A VIBRANT PART OF EVERY JEWISH COMMUNITY, DEEPENING THE CONNECTIONS TO THE RITUALS AND PRACTICES OF JEWISH END-OF-LIFE.
WHEN CHEVRA KADISHA IS WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, THERE IS A RICHER UNDERSTANDING OF DEATH AND DYING, AND MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO COMFORT, SUPPORT, AND HONOR ONE ANOTHER.
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