Kavod v’Nichum
Featuring: Sarit Wishnevski, Executive Director
Their Mission: Kavod v’Nichum provides the Jewish community resources, education, and training about the end of life, from serious illness through dying, death, bereavement, and mourning.
Their Vision is to transform the final life transition for every Jewish person so that it is understood, cared for, and respected.
About: Kavod v’Nichum, כבוד וניחום, is Hebrew for “honor and comfort”. Founded in 2000, Kavod v’Nichum is a Jewish nonprofit dedicated to providing end-of-life education, support and training in the Jewish tradition. They embrace the mitzvot of kavod hamet, honoring the body which held the neshama, soul, of a person who died; and nichum aveilim, comforting the mourners and the community of the living after a death.
Kavod v’Nichum values:
- KAVOD: HONOR: They lead with honor and respect for people, tradition, and infuse kavod in every aspect of our work
- NECHAMAH: COMFORT & SUPPORT: The end-of-life space is difficult for many; They welcome community with care and support.
- B’TZELEM ELOHIM: IN GOD’S IMAGE: We are holy people created in the image of the divine; all are welcome and wanted.
- HIDDUR MITZVAH: BEAUTIFICATION OF THE MITZVAH: They elevate the beauty of Jewish end-of-life traditions through learning, adaptation to our modern world, and making accessible what is often hidden.
- KEHILLAH: COMMUNITY: Community support is foundational in Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices; they are expansive in our understanding of community and encourage all to consider themselves a part of ours.
Kavod V’Nichum serves any individual or organization seeking to learn and engage around Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices.
Contact Kavod V’Nichum for more information.
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