What happens when a person dies in Judaism?
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Show Faith begins in mystery. Among the greatest mysteries we face is the afterlife. What happens when we die? Do we see our loved ones? Do we know them? Do they know us? The questions are endless. Jewish wisdom offers no definitive answer. We can identify, however, several core teachings.
From novelist Dara Horn:
Dara Horn is not alone. All of us manifest the lives and influence of those who came before us. The way we live now shapes the way we live on.
Rabbi Evan Moffic Rabbi Evan Moffic serves as rabbi of Congregation Solel in Highland Park, IL. His newest book, Wisdom for People of All Faiths: Ten Ways To Connect With God, has garnered tremendous praise. View All Posts From Author Find a Congregation Near YouFind connection, community, learning, and spirituality at a welcoming Reform congregation near you. Browse the Full Directory Related ArticlesImage What to Expect at a Jewish FuneralJewish tradition teaches that human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). This is the underpinning of all of the rituals and customs that make up a Jewish funeral. Image Everything You Need to Know About the Jewish Custom of ShivaJudaism has a carefully ritualized structure for dealing with grief. The first stage in the gradual process of healing is called shiva. Image Mourner's KaddishMourners recite the Kaddish, praising God, during the bereavement period and to mark the anniversary of a death of a loved one. |