Held by Tradition; A Jewish Approach to Death, Dying & Bereavement

Dates: Four Wednesdays - October 14 & 28 and November 11 & 18

Time: 7:00–9:00 PM

Instructor: Session 1 co-facilitated by Sisterhood and Avodah;
Sessions 2–4 taught by Cantor Sinacore and/or Rabbi Edleson

Location: Session 1: In-person.
Sessions 2–4: in-person and possibly Zoom

Death is one of the few certainties in life, and Jewish tradition offers a wealth of wisdom for facing it, before, during, and after. This four-part series walks through the full arc: getting your affairs in order, planning a Jewish funeral, and understanding how Jewish mourning practices support the living. As a bonus, we will look at the Jewish tradition of Ethical Wills, writings that share personal values and wisdom on living well.    Come to one session or all four.

Session 1, October 14: 7-9pm. Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning.    Co-offered by Sisterhood and Avodah, this session covers the legal and financial groundwork of end-of-life planning.

Session 2, October 28: 7-8:30.  Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Death and Dying: A Q&A with the Cantor and Rabbi to answer your questions on Jewish rituals and practices.

Session 3, November 11: 7-8:30  Planning Your Funeral:  A Practical Workshop.  

Session 4, November 18: 7-8:30 Ethical Wills:  Sharing your Living Values.