Questions

A soul is Divine energy, a little piece of G-d within you. Your inner identity, your raison d'être

The Torah assumes this, the Talmud discusses the experiences of several people who made the trip there and back, and classic Jewish works describe the process. You want a real good spacesuit to make this trip

Does Judaism believe in an afterlife? From what I've read of the Torah it seems that there is no mention of life after death

I am almost embarrassed to say it, but I went to my grandmother's grave and begged her to come to my wedding. Did she hear me?

What's the story with reincarnation? Who is reincarnated, and why?

Death is when someone passes on, it is a tragedy. They have been lost to their family and friends, and there is a feeling of separation and distance that seems beyond repair

My grandmother recently revealed that she intends to be cremated. This disturbed me, as I know Judaism doesn't allow cremations, but I'm not sure why. What should I tell her?

I noticed at a Jewish funeral that the rabbi called forward family members to fill in the grave with dirt. What is the reason for this?

What should I say to someone who lost a loved one? When is the right time? How does one behave?

How is comparing the loss of a loved one to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans two thousand years ago supposed to make me feel any better?

Many find it intriguing that the Kaddish makes no mention of the deceased. Kaddish speaks of G-d's greatness. What does this have to do with the one for whom I am saying Kaddish?

I was wondering what actually happens to babies and people with special needs when they die. Also, what happens to those who don’t yet know right from wrong?

Do Jews believe in Hell? I am not planning any trips there or anything, but I have heard conflicting reports about its existence.

Where do we go? What is heaven and hell? Do we ever get sent back for a second life? Is there any way to make contact with a departed loved one?

My son recently died in an accident. I would like to know if he can see or hear us here on earth. Is he still aware of us now that he is in heaven?