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jewish lifecycles

LIFE EVENTS: Birth to Death

Judaism offers a variety of rituals and liturgy to lend meaning to the major moments in the lifecycle, whether they are joyous or tragic. Jewish baby namings, bar mitzvahs, weddings, and funerals can be as traditional, or as unconventional, as their participants.

LATEST ARTICLES: JEWISH LIFE

  • Gift Guide

    What to get for the bar or bat mitzvah kid in your life.

  • Denominations

    An evolving response.

  • Is Parenting Good for You?

    A Jewish guide to parenting without pain...or, without a lot of pain.

  • Mixed Dancing

    Jewish men and women didn't always dance together. Some of them still don't.

  • Ending Shiva

    Getting up and walking around the block marks the end of a week of mourning.

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