Kavod v'Nichum and Gamliel Institute provide resources, education, and training along the Jewish end-of-life continuum: from visiting the sick and pre-planning, to care for the body after death, to providing comfort to the mourners.
There’s Been a Death What to do just before or immediately after someone dies Understanding Jewish Practices Jewish rituals and customs associated with dying, death, burial, and mourning Taharah and Shmirah Respectful, gentle, and loving care for both the body and the soul The Gamliel Institute A center for study, training, and advocacy concerning Jewish end-of-life practices Chevrah Kadisha Conferences Annual gathering of Chevrah Kadisha members to learn, network, be inspired Educating Your Community Resources and programs to facilitate learning Chevrah Kadisha Organizing, leading, training, maintaining a holy team Funeral and Burial Showing respect through hesped (eulogy) and lavayah (accompanying) for the deceased Chevrah Kadisha News Feed Read the latest: blog posts, upcoming events, conferences, courses . . .