The Jewish Guides to Supporting Individuals Through a Traumatic Death

This resource is meant to act as a guide that helps individuals understand trauma, how it impacts grief, and see the ways in which Jewish wisdom can provide support while grieving a traumatic death. It will also offer a space to think about how Jewish professionals can support themselves in light of a traumatic death.

We acknowledge that individuals have varying expertise with traumatic death and the way the Jewish community responds. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive but to provide an overview to supporting individuals who have lost someone through a traumatic death.

This resource does not replace professional medical or mental health support. Nothing in this resource is to be construed as medical advice or treatment. For all medical questions, please consult a medical professional or treatment facility.