death

Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse who cares for individuals nearing the end of life, reveals a common regret among dying patients that's different from what most expect.

Israel Meisler encounters death almost daily, working on the purification of the deceased and performing "kriah" at funerals. In a touching interview, she talks about the challenge, the mission, and how life continues alongside death.

Understanding the purification process for the deceased, and the specific rules for those who died in unusual circumstances

Standing guidelines for loved ones near the deceased, rules for tearing garments, and what to do when death occurs on Shabbat?

Why God formed man from the lowest element — and how this shapes our humility, purpose, and spiritual journey

How Judaism explains human eternity, animal consciousness, and our ethical duty to prevent animal suffering

What do Jewish mystical texts say about the moments of death and why are the eyes of the deceased closed?

The aura of individuals who took their own lives or died from excessive drinking grows stronger each night, as if their souls continue to suffer even after the body's demise.

When is it permissible to pray for a suffering patient’s death? Insights from the prophets, Talmud, and leading rabbis