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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

Cremations are on the rise, so what are people doing with the ashes?

Mary-Anne's mother never wanted to be "stuck in a jar" after she died, and a creative solution has ensured she won't be.

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

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Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

Jewish Funerals: What to Expect When You Go

Going to a Jewish Funeral. Practical Aspects of Jewish Death and Mourning. Jewish Bereavement. Jewish Lifecycle

Dear Friends, Stop Calling Me Your Jewish Mom

Dear friends, You know how much I love you all. I really do. And I know that you try to return that love by calling me what you consider an endearing nickname: your Jewish mom. Now, I get it. I do. Every friend group has the “mom,” the protective mama bear who looks out for …

Let's Stop Romancing the Jewish Womb

Born to two Jewish parents, I have enjoyed the privilege of engaging with Judaism in whatever way I see fit. It wasn't until I took a non-Jewish surname that my Jewish identity was ever truly questioned.

How the Jewish Boy Got So Nice "NJB"

The search for a nice Jewish boy (NJB) is lodged deeply—and ambivalently—in the Jewish-American psyche. But why are Jewish boys so special, and how did they get so nice?

What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast | Jewish Funders Network | "What Gives" is a space for exploring and debating the ideas that matter in philanthropy and the Jewish community. Along the way, we'll build a deeper sense of community by sharing stories, getting to know the people in our field, and spreading ideas that can help all Jews and all givers change the world.

Parenting Through a Jewish Lens: Connecting with Parents and with Jewish Ritual

What does it mean to be genetically Jewish?

DNA tests have been used in Israel to verify a person’s Jewishness. This brings a bigger question: what does it mean to be genetically Jewish? And can you prove religious identity scientifically?

Why Every Jewish Millennial Should Read These DIY Jewish Books from the '70s

During the 1970s, Michael Strassfeld, Sharon Strassfeld, and Richard Siegel were a trio of young Jewish adults who felt isolated from mainstream Jewish life and wanted to find ways to make Judaism relevant to their generation. Sound familiar? Today, many young Jews may feel like there are too many social or financial barriers to synagogue …

What To Know When Attending A Jewish Wedding

You have just been invited to your friend’s wedding and you realize that it is going to be a traditional Jewish ceremony. You have never been to a Jewish wedding, so you do not know what to expect and what... Read More

20 Words All Jewish Kids Grew Up Hearing

The Secret to Effective Jewish Outreach

My Jewish role models never made me feel I was far from anything. They made me feel whole and utterly special simply for being Jewish.