Death, Funerals, Burials

Jewish tradition provides a variety of rituals and practices to honor the dead and to allow mourners to adjust to the loss of a loved one. An important role of the Temple Beth Sholom community is to assist members during difficult life transitions, providing spiritual and emotional support. This brief article offers a variety of traditional and contemporary Jewish ritual practices and explains the type of support provided by the Rabbi, Chevra Kadisha (holy burial society), and TBS community. It also includes specific information for someone making burial arrangements after the death of a loved one.