What is Shiva

What is Shiva

Shiva is the first structured period of mourning in the Judaism religion.  In Hebrew, the word 'shiva' means 'seven'.  Therefore, shiva, in terms of Jewish mourning, is a seven-day mourning period observed by close family members of the deceased, including the spouse,...

What is a Trust Company

What is a Trust Company

A trust company is a legal corporation that acts as an agent, fiduciary, or trustee for an individual or business in order to administer, manage, and eventually transfer any assets to the beneficiary.  The word 'trust' in the name trust company refers to the ability...

What is a Death Doula

What is a Death Doula

A death doula is non-medical individual who is trained to care for others at the end of life.  He or she provides holistic care in terms of the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual realms.  Death doulas are also known as end-of-life coaches, death...

What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral

What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral

Are you attending a Jewish funeral for the first time?  Would you like to have an idea of what to expect?  While the customs of the different streams of Judaism are often unique, there are some central concepts common to all of the Jewish faith. Order of the Service -...

What is an Estate Planner

What is an Estate Planner

An estate planner (also called an estate lawyer or estate planning attorney) helps individuals choose the appropriate options for maintaining their estate after they pass away or become incapable of making the decisions themselves.  An estate planner is an attorney...