The JADE Story Library is a collection of short texts, including personal reflections, memories, and classic rabbinic stories. Stories help us learn in a unique way by weaving emotions, lived experience, humor, questions, and wisdom. They offer meaningful windows into the depth and variety of Jewish traditions. We encourage you to explore the stories we’ve gathered and to share your own if you are inspired to contribute (click Options button below).

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For a deeper look at Jewish death-related practices, rituals, and customs through the lens of stories, see Jewish Rites of Death, Stories of Beauty and Transformation, by Richard A. Light. This book won a 2016 Nautilus Book Award. Hover here to read a recent review of this outstanding resource.

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