The Higher Life

The soul existed before the body and the soul always remains because it is a piece of G-d. When we understand this, then the Afterlife is a natural part of our journey.

While Judaism values life to an extreme and we do whatever we can to preserve life, when death occurs we recognize that there is a divine plan.

What is special about a grave site and what causes us to visit there?

The Torah focuses on this world and not the next world because what we can accomplish here is so valuable. Nevertheless, our world is upside down and truth and clarity occurs only in the world to come.

The Torah's guidelines for mourning are sensitive to and appreciate what the mourner needs during this time.

What we say to a mourner and how it provides comfort.