Resource Library
Welcome to the Kavod v’Nichum Resource Library. Here you will find a variety of content including resources for Chevra Kadisha, information about Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices, helpful and interesting resources from our partner organizations, and more.
Check back often as we regularly add new content.
Seudat Havra’ah, The Meal of Condolence
Jewish ritual life often intersects with symbolic foods and at the end-of-life, the Meal of Condolence is that moment. The Meal of Condolence is the first full meal that the mourners eat upon returning home to begin sitting shiva, the seven-day period of mourning...
Virtual Shmirah Library
The Virtual Shmirah Library contains digital files that shomrim can use as they perform shmirah, as well as a variety of additional materials to help deepen our understanding of end-of-life topics, both Jewish and general. Click here to learn about the ritual of...