Jewish Wisdom for Death and Dying

Modern life often pushes death to the margins, leaving us emotionally and spiritually unprepared when it inevitably arrives. Judaism offers a very different approach. In this class, we’ll explore how Jewish rituals cultivate an ongoing relationship with mortality —integrating death into the rhythms of life rather than hiding it away. We’ll take a guided tour of Jewish end-of-life practices, examining how these traditions honor the deceased, support the living, and articulate a vision that affirms life in the here and now. 00:00 Intro 5:55 The 4 Stages of Death & Mourning in Judaism 6:20 Approaching Death 11:52 From Death to Burial 20:05 Funeral and Burial 25:45 Mourning 33:34 The Art of Letting Go 40:00 The Soul Journey 46:33 The Human Story 51:23 Closing remarks Jewish Wisdom for Death and Dying What Judaism has to teach us about Death and Dying How to Die Well According to Judaism Jewish Wisdom for Death and Dying A Jewish Guide to Dying Well Recommendations Readings The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, by Rabbi Maurice Lamm, A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort, by Ron Wolfson, Jewish Insights on Death and Mourning, edited by Rabbi Jack Riemer. Join Seekers: http