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What to Do First

In the first moments after a death it can feel overwhelming to know what to do— this guide offers four immediate steps and reassurance.
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Advance Planning Checklist

We have provided a summarized list of the information we might ask about during an Advance Planning meeting. We will support and guide you through the process regardless of what information you have ready.
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A Guide for the Comforter

We offer some guidelines—many based on Jewish customs—on what you may expect regarding funerals, burials, and visits to the family in mourning.
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Annual Day of Learning

Our annual Day of Learning focuses on Jewish rituals that support our community through the stages of <span style="white-space: nowrap">end-of-life,</span> death, and grief.
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Benjamin Alcalay Erickson

1981 – 2024

Benjamin Alcalay Erickson

Benjamin Alcalay Erickson (AKA Big Ben or Bennen) Resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully in San Francisco on May 2, 2024; Born in Berkeley, CA February 2, 1981; Aged 43 years; Survived by his loving wife Ivana Lisjak Erickson; dear father of Ozzy Erickson; Beloved son of Oz Erickson and Rina Alcalay; dear brother of Jessica Alcalay Erickson; Benjamin was a Marketing Representative for Emerald Fund; attended University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; Benjamin loved the ocean, soccer, basketball, traveling, hiking ,spending time with his family and friends, making everyone laugh, dancing and adventure. A private Memorial will be held. Benjamin was larger than life. He was kind, generous, charming, brave, and fiercely loyal to his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing.

Honor Your Loved One's Yahrzeit

The annual anniversary of a person’s death (Yahrzeit) is often observed through lighting a candle, prayer, reflection, acts of remembrance, and community presence. Read more in “What is a Yahrzeit Calendar?”