The Best of Reform Judaism Magazine: Death and Mourning

Reform Judaism Magazine is the official voice of the Union for Reform Judaism, linking the institutions and affiliates of Reform Judaism with every Reform Jew. This collection, part of a series, features articles carefully selected by the magazine’s editors on death and mourning. This e-book takes readers through the difficult process of death and mourning through each essential stage — the pain of watching a loved one’s health deteriorate, Jewish mourning rituals, and finally, the healing power of saying Kaddish. The collection includes stories about the personal heartache of losing loved ones, as well as professional advice on end-of-life decisions, burial and shiva, and family struggles around inheritance. Authors include Shoshana Boyd-Gelfland, Rex Perlmeter, Edythe Mencher, Jack Riemer, and many more.