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My Jewish Death In 2004 Sheldon Oberman, a Jewish storyteller from Winnipeg, passed away. At his funeral the presiding Rabbi said that Sheldon’s spirit was with the congregants in the sanctuary. For filmmaker Saul Henteleff this was a revelation that began a personal and spiritual journey into the meaning of Jewish death. My Jewish Death is the result of this journey. Creative team Writer/director/producer: Saul Henteleff

Explore Jewish Life and Judaism at My Jewish Learning, your go-to source for Jewish holidays, rituals, celebrations, recipes, Torah, history, and more.

Learn about Jewish mourning, shiva traditions, customs and more.

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The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada is an incorporated non-profit multi-faceted organization involved in preserving, documenting, interpreting and sharing Jewish heritage.

Advance care planning is a way to help you think about, talk about and share your thoughts and wishes about future health care.

Kavod v'Nichum (Honor and Comfort) encourages and assists the organization of bereavement committees and Chevra Kadisha groups in synagogues and communities so that they can perform Jewish funeral, burial, and mourning mitzvot protect and shield bereaved families from exploitation and provide information, education and technical assistance.

ZAKA is Israel’s primary rescue and recovery volunteer organization, with thousands of volunteers on call 24/7 to respond to any terror attack, accident or disaster. ZAKA volunteers also work in specialist search and rescue units on land and sea and the UN-recognized ZAKA International Rescue Unit operates at mass casualty incidents around the world.

Palliative Manitoba is a registered charity that is keenly focused on improving living until the end of life.

Jewish Child and Family Service strives to be the place in the community, where all voices are heard and needs are realized

The Forward delivers incisive coverage of the issues, ideas and institutions that matter to American Jews. Its rigorous reporting and balanced commentary on politics, arts and culture have won numerous awards year after year, including repeated recognition by the Society of Professional Journalists.

The Canadian Jewish News (CJN) is a not for profit media organization, serving the Jewish community, by providing a platform for diverse points of view, on subjects of interest and relevance.

Winnipeg's Jewish newspaper that provides news of interest about Winnipeg's Jewish community and beyond in a frank and interesting manner.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre aspires to be a vibrant and welcoming community where Jewish culture and values flourish, where families and friendships are strengthened, where healthy and active lifestyles are encouraged, and where we contribute to the well-being of the entire community by ensuring our programs and services are available to all.

The Simkin Centre is a nonprofit personal care home that provides high quality care and services to its residents in accordance with Jewish values and traditions, including a commitment to kedushah/sanctity, derech eretz/respect for all people, and kavod/honour due each person.

A Spirited, Intimate Reform Jewish Community in Winnipeg

Federation is created and shall be operated as the representative body of the Winnipeg Jewish Community, acting on behalf of our community and in support of the State of Israel and "Klal Yisrael" and, in accordance with Jewish values, to foster and maintain a strong and united Jewish community in order to provide for the culture, continuity, religious practice, spirituality, survival and welfare of Jewish life while respecting its diversity.

Congregation Etz Chayim, formed in 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of three synagogues, is the focal point of Jewish life in Winnipeg’s north end. Etz Chayim is an egalitarian Conservative congregation committed to prayer and spirituality, learning and tradition, and acts of loving kindness.

Adas Yeshurun Herzlia is a Modern Orthodox congregation that believes in the philosophy of Torah u’Mada – a commitment to Torah and Halacha along with intellectual openness

Information and support on palliative and end-of-life care, loss and grief.

Serving Winnipeg's Jewish community for over 40 years!

The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba is a public foundation that manages a growing endowment fund that exceeds $100 million. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $48.5 million in grants and scholarships in the local community and across Canada.

Shaarey Zedek Synagogue is a centre for Conservative Judaism that welcomes the community to experience spiritual growth, continuing education and the enrichment of lifecycle events.