What To Do When Death Comes

A Guide to Beth El Families

by Rabbi David Thomas

“More than I have learned from my teachers I have learned from my colleagues. More than I’ve learned from my colleagues I have learned from my students.” – Rabbi Hanina

I am grateful to the many families who allowed me into their lives at their time of loss. They have been my greatest teachers. May the memories of their loved ones forever be a blessing. – Rabbi David Thomas

When my nephew was 4 years old he came to visit and sat in services with me. After about an hour he whispered, "Aunt Susan, I can feel G-d here." I smiled, "Me too, Daniel, that's why I come here."
— Susan T