Kavod v’Nichum and Gamliel Institute News

Upcoming Text Study Intensives

Click here to register and learn more about these engaging discussions to explore foundational Jewish texts related to Jewish death practices.

Resources for Virtual Shmirah

Gail Tosto has created a Virtual Shmirah Library – a list of specific readings to use during shmirah online.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News

New information about vaccinations and our safety! Information regarding taharah and Coronavirus, view the recording of the webinar with a panel of experts, lists of articles including infection control, and more, visit our central “Coronavirus and Jewish Death Practices” page.

Upcoming Taste of Gamliel Lecture Series

Click here to register and learn more about the extensive array of topics and instructors lined up for the coming year.

Upcoming Gamliel Core Curriculum Courses

Click here to see the Course Catalog, click here to register

Course 1: Origins and Evolution

January 4th through March 22nd, 2022

This course traces the evolution of Chevrah Kadisha practice and the chevrah’s role in the community from early times, through the standard of practice in Medieval Europe, and into the changes that took place in the transition to the Western Hemisphere and modern times.

Online Videos Related to Jewish Death Practices

A list of BimBam animated videos related to Jewish death rituals and traditions now on YouTube
“Living Jewishly Means Dying Jewishly Too” ELI Talk by Michael Slater
“A Good End” Podcast from My Jewish Learning
Jewish Sacred Aging podcast interviews with David Zinner: March 17, 2017, August 1, 2014 (part II), July 21, 2014 (part I)