Connect with traditional Jewish prayers and rituals as well as modern interpretations, books and articles.

Shiva Traditions Explainer
Learn about the meaning of sitting shiva and the traditions for Jewish mourning rituals.

End-of-Life Rituals Glossary
Download or print this helpful list of definitions to familiarize yourself with common shiva terms.

Shiva Ritual Guidebook
This is a curated resource created by Shomer Collective and Recustom containing prayers and blessings.

Traditional Kaddish
from My Jewish Learning

Alternative Kaddish
from Lab/Shul

“Kaddish”
Poem by Marge Piercy

First Year of Grief Guidebook
This is a curated resource created by Shomer Collective and Recustom designed to accompany the first year following a death with ritual, grounding, and more.