What Happens After We Die? (10-Pack) : Jewish Views of the Afterlife

An information and resource guide about Jewish approaches to the afterlife to support congregants and community members with their questions.

In contemporary Jewish communities, we sometimes downplay the idea of an afterlife. However, when we offer comfort to someone in the painful moments after we have lost someone we love, or when we begin to think about the possibility of our own death, we might also find asking, "Is this it?"

Our tradition holds space for many different possibilities for the afterlife, all while recognizing that what happens after we die remains a mystery. This guide introduces the spectrum of Jewish thought about the afterlife from Biblical times to today, and offers practical suggestions about ethical wills and other ways to pass down your values.

Written by Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, who was ordained from Hebrew Union College in 2008 and has served congregations in Pennsylvania, New York, and North Carolina.

This 8-page pamphlet, sold in packs of 10, includes a connection to Jewish texts, resources from both within and outside the Jewish community, and a ritual-such as a blessing or meditation—to offer ongoing support and coping mechanisms. (The 5 x 7” pamphlets are designed to fit existing racks)