The grieving process involves numerous psychological, cultural and religious components, including important mourning practices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have been forced to experience loss differently than they might have expected.
Ari Schwarzberg
Jewish Mourning Rituals Emphasize the Meaning of Life
When a loved one dies, people will often practice certain grieving rituals to honor the dead and comfort the living. Ari Schwarzberg, rabbi-in-residence at Pepperdine, discusses various mourning practices in Judaism.
Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations
Members of the Pepperdine community search for faith connections in their hometown congregations. As worship communities adjust, religious officials look to the future role of virtual worship.
Rabbi Unites Religious Communities at Pepp
Rabbi in Residence Ari Schwarzberg enriches Jewish and Christian students’ learning experience with mentorship and convocation opportunities.