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Every month, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary shares thoughtful reflections on Jewish traditions, guidance on navigating grief, updates about our services, and other topics meaningful to our community.


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October 23, 2026
A clear guide to cremation options in Los Angeles, from concierge to direct cremation, and the meaningful memorialization choices families can make.
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October 23, 2026
How a single-campus mortuary, chapel, and memorial park lets Los Angeles families handle everything with one call, from a home serving since 1941.
September 8, 2026
Reimagining Kever Avot: New Ways to Honor Ancestors
September 8, 2026
Yahrzeit Within a Season of Remembrance
September 8, 2026
Community is the Ultimate Comfort A Conversation with Lisa Kodimer of Connecting a Caring Community
August 25, 2026
This Month: Saul Bellow’s Profile in Courage
August 25, 2026
A Journey That Becomes a Legacy: Hillside’s 5787 Calendar
August 25, 2026
Gan Eden: Green Burial and the Jewish Return to the Earth
June 19, 2026
Common Ground: An Evening of Pride and Connection at the Skirball
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