Tag Archives: Jewish burial rituals

How Can Jewish Funeral Traditions Help Families Cope with Grief?

An interview with Rabbi Me'irah, Part One
Posted on June 3, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Rabbi Me’irah, a San Francisco-based rabbi and visual artist. After earning a master’s degree in social work from Portland State University, Rabbi Me’irah spent 15 years in the field. Along the way, she reconnected with her spirituality and … Continue reading →

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Jewish Burial Practices, Today and Yesterday

Taharah, or ritual purification, prepares the person who passed, and their loved ones, for the next stage of existence
Posted on September 20, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In classic Orthodox Jewish tradition, the newly passed are treated much like the newly born. That is, they are ritualistically purified in accordance with an elaborate sacred Jewish custom called the Taharah, and therefore prepared for their next stage of … Continue reading →

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