Chevra Kadisha, Ritual, Taharah
Leading taharah, the Jewish ritual of preparing the deceased for burial, is an act of deep care, compassion, and presence. Yet, stepping into this role—guiding a team through ritual, honoring the deceased, and navigating varying customs—can feel daunting. Confidence...
Chevra Kadisha, Death, Doula, Dying, Funeral, Grief, Mourning
The Gamliel Institute was Kavod v’Nichum’s original and much-respected Chevra Kadisha leadership training program. Gamliel first accepted students in 2010, educated hundreds, and graduated 52 students over the years. Its final ten graduates were honored at the Kavod...
Chevra Kadisha, Death, Doula, Dying
By: Heidi Katz While just a decade ago, only a smattering of end-of-life doulas were practicing throughout the United States, by 2024, thousands of trained end-of-life doulas were working nationwide. Awareness of end-of-life doulas is increasing, as evidenced by...
Chevra Kadisha, Ritual, Taharah
From our partners at Mayyim Hayyim: The tahara and immersion in a mikveh are water rituals that mark important transitions for Jews. Water is the conduit for such transitions to happen with care, security, and safety. We at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh...
Bikkur Cholim, Cemetery, Chevra Kadisha, Death, Dying, Funeral, Illness, Shmirah, Taharah
While Jewish tradition has offered much guidance around burial, respecting the deceased, and caring for those in mourning, Chevra Kadisha, as we know it, is relatively modern. Step back in time with us to experience 19 incredible paintings created in Prague in the...
Chevra Kadisha, Grief, News, Prayer, Ritual, Shmirah
Inspired by the intention and ritual of Shmira, guarding over the soul of the deceased and offering prayers of comfort, we welcome the community to take time to remember and honor the lives taken during the recent events in Israel by engaging with ritual and liturgy....
