Ethical Wills Workshop

Led by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough

Since Biblical times Jewish parents have passed down their wisdom and values to their children and grandchildren by crafting end-of-life documents called tzava’ot or “ethical wills.” We are more familiar with a legal will, which enables us to assign our possessions to our heirs. An ethical will allows us to share our wisdom: the lessons we have learned, where we have found meaning in our lives, and what we may want for our loved ones.

Consider bringing some writing paper, copies of photographs, favourite poems with you – this will be a hands on opportunity for people to begin creating their own ethical will.