For anyone who is facing a terminal diagnosis, whether for themselves or a loved one, the word “hospice” connotates that a life will soon be coming to an end. It is a powerful and often frightening word and may…

It’s time to celebrate the beautiful light of the season as Chanukah, a symbol of hope and freedom for Jews everywhere, will soon be here….

As we all look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving and making new family memories, this season of gratitude is likely filled with recollections of happy times spent with those who are no longer with us. During the first year after…

As the most sacred season of the year approaches for Jewish people around the world, the High Holy Days involve generations of time-honored rituals and traditions. We may reflect on our experience attending Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Services…

The Jewish LGBTQ+ Community The Beth El Mausoleum, our Mausoleum Director, Mike Sirowitz and our clergy at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton proudly welcome the LGBTQ+ Jewish community. They look forward to working with all those identifying as…

Jewish Graves: Stones of Remembrance Have you ever wondered how the ancient Jewish tradition of placing pebbles or stones of remembrance at the place of burial when visiting a loved one came about? Is it a custom, a ritual,…

May Their Memory be for a Blessing What do you say to someone who has experienced a death in their family? Should you offer words of comfort? Of support? Is there anything that Jewish tradition suggests or requires that…

The ritual of lighting candles is very much a part of many Jewish customs and traditions. Read on to learn more about the traditions of lighting candles for the Jewish customs of Yahrzeit and Yizkor. The ritual of lighting…

Jewish traditions are rich in honoring and memorializing those who have passed away. Learn about those traditions and how we are connected to them this High Holy Day season….

There are many Jewish traditions and rituals involving food following the passing of a loved one, during the seven-day period of mourning called Shiva. Learn about some of the most common traditions, and ways that we can help guide…

Recently we talked about how to have a meaningful Jewish funeral, offering tips from both the Beth El Mausoleum Director, Mike Sirowitz and Temple Beth El of Boca Raton’s Senior Rabbi Dan Levin….

When we lose a loved one, we are often at a loss for words and for what to do next….

The Beth El Mausoleum is a tranquil and beautiful place to visit and remember loved ones….

If we think about it, our lives are like a good book….

This is the time of year thoughts of those we have lost come to mind, and cherished memories flood back to the times we shared celebrating the High Holy Days together….

The tranquil Beth El Mausoleum is the only mausoleum in the United States to be built on sacred temple grounds….

Here at the Beth El Mausoleum, we help families make difficult decisions every day….

Here at the Beth El Mausoleum and in many places around the world, never in our lifetime could we ever have imagined interacting with families who are at-need or want pre-need arrangements via Zoom video conferencing….

These are by far very unprecedented times….

There’s nothing better than word of mouth when it comes to getting the lowdown on making a decision about any company or service….

I really don’t want to spend eternity under a beautiful oak tree….

Thanksgiving is traditionally family-time….

Planning a funeral can be an unfamiliar process….

We all need guidance not only processing our own grief when we lose someone we love, but also in attending to the needs of our children and grandchildren. …

Life is full of planning and preparation, and planning final arrangements should be no exception. …

Judaism embraces life and accepts death as a part of life. …

“After my parents passed away within a year of each other in 2013 and 2014, I realized that it would be a hardship to get back to Detroit where they are laid to rest to pay my respects….