Shabbos Vayechi

is dedicated to advancing
awareness and preparation for end-of-life needs

These important topics are often avoided
Shabbos Vayechi Is The Time

Join rabbonim across North America and beyond who will select one or more of the following issues and address them in a drasha, shiur or program:

Past Participating Shuls

60 +

Communities

13 +

“The Shabbos Vayechi program has been a perfect setting to bring up topics of death and dying which otherwise would be uncomfortable for many to discuss. At a time of loss, people are naturally distressed and pressured. Having awareness of the issues and concerns allows for planning and preparation. So many have expressed their appreciation for the knowledge and sensitivity they gained empowering them to make the best eternal choices for themselves and their loved ones.”

Rabbi Hershel D. Becker

Young Israel of Kendall, Miami, FL

“Most people try to avoid the topic of death. Shabbos Vayechi is an important opportunity for rabbonim to put end-of-life decisions on people's radar and encourage them to be properly prepared - not just for their sake, but as an act of chesed to their family as well.”

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Boca Raton Synagogue, Boca Raton, FL

“One year, I used Shabbos vayechi as an opportunity to speak about the importance of sharing with our non-religious brethren the beauty of a traditional Jewish burial. A woman who was present shared with me that very shortly after that, someone reached out to her about a relative who was scheduled to be cremated, and using the ideas that I discussed, she was able to help cancel the cremation.”

Rabbi Yehoshua Wender

Young Israel of Houston, Houston, TX

A message about Shabbos Vayechi from Rabbi Daniel Glatstein

Endorsements

I encourage every rav to join Shabbos Vayechi, and wish Rabbi Zohn and NASCK hatzlacha with this important project.

Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst

Chicago, IL

Shabbos Vayechi is a very important initiative, and I encourage all rabbonim to join, and create a national awareness about these topics.

Rabbi Moshe Heinemann

Baltimore, MD

Rabbi Elchonon Zohn has created an awareness of the dignity and importance of Jewish burial. All who help NASCK, share in this great mitzvah of chesed shel emes.

Rabbi Paysach Krohn

Noted Author and Lecturer

Shabbos Vayechi is dedicated to proper end-of-life decisions, affirming life even if one is close to death, and proper halachic burial. Please join Rav Elchonon Zohn, a dedicated and inspirational leader, and participate in Shabbos Vayechi.

Rabbi Mordechai Willig

Riverdale, NY