EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 18 MIN
Rituals in the 21st Century, Part III: Death and Dying (S2, E49)
from Judaism in the 21st Century · host Steven Labkoff, MD & Rabbi Daniel Cohen
The wisdom of the Torah is often said to be "eternal." One can not argue about the wisdom of so much of Judaism. In this week's episode, we explore the wisdom of the rituals surrounding death and dying. While ancient, these rituals provide a pathway from grief back to the world of life for everyone who passes through this difficult time. This week's episode explores that wisdom as well as some of the rituals around this most difficult time in all of our lives.
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The wisdom of the Torah is often said to be "eternal." One can not argue about the wisdom of so much of Judaism. In this week's episode, we explore the wisdom of the rituals surrounding death and dying. While ancient, these rituals provide a pathway from grief back to the world of life for everyone who passes through this difficult time. This week's episode explores that wisdom as well as some of the rituals around this most difficult time in all of our lives.
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