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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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What Makes a Burial Kosher According to Jewish Law
By Ashley Breakman • October 7, 2026
Learn what makes a burial kosher under Jewish law, from taharah and tachrichim to the aron and prompt burial. Guidance from Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Traditional Jewish Burial Garments
By Ashley Breakman • October 7, 2026
Explore the meaning of tachrichim, the simple white Jewish burial garments, and what they teach about equality, purity, and dignity. From Hillside Memorial Park.
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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