Jewish
Funeral Songs

Explore 8 funeral songs tagged as "jewish". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.

8 songs
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All Jewish Songs

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El Malei Rachamim

by Traditional Jewish Prayer

Sacred Jewish memorial prayer meaning 'God Full of Mercy,' chanted at graveside.

Why it's meaningful: Traditional prayer requesting eternal peace for the departed soul.

Best moment: Essential at Jewish funerals, particularly during graveside service.

2

Oseh Shalom

by Traditional Jewish Prayer

Prayer for peace that concludes the Mourner's Kaddish.

Why it's meaningful: Offers comfort through prayer for peace in the heavens and on earth.

Best moment: Sung at conclusion of Kaddish during shiva and memorial services.

3

Jerusalem of Gold (Yerushalayim Shel Zahav)

by Naomi Shemer

Beloved modern Israeli song celebrating Jerusalem's eternal beauty.

Why it's meaningful: Expresses deep connection to Jewish heritage and the land of Israel.

Best moment: Meaningful for Zionists or those with strong ties to Israel.

4

Avinu Malkeinu

by Traditional Jewish Prayer

Powerful prayer meaning 'Our Father, Our King,' expressing hope and supplication.

Why it's meaningful: While traditionally sung during High Holidays, it has been requested at funerals for its profound spiritual message.

Best moment: Meaningful when specifically requested by the deceased or family.

5

Yigdal

by Traditional Jewish Hymn

Hebrew hymn based on Maimonides' thirteen principles of faith.

Why it's meaningful: Affirms core Jewish beliefs about God and eternal life.

Best moment: Appropriate during memorial services or yahrzeit observances.

6

Eli, Eli

by Traditional (Hannah Szenes)

Prayer-poem by Holocaust heroine Hannah Szenes: 'May these things never end.'

Why it's meaningful: Celebrates eternal beauty of nature and human spirit in face of mortality.

Best moment: Powerful for Holocaust survivors or those who valued nature and resilience.

7

Hinei Ma Tov

by Traditional Jewish Song

Joyful psalm celebrating unity: 'How good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together.'

Why it's meaningful: Honors someone who brought people together and valued community.

Best moment: Beautiful for honoring community leaders or those who fostered unity.

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Erev Shel Shoshanim

by Traditional Israeli Folk Song

Romantic Hebrew song meaning 'Evening of Roses,' celebrating love and beauty.

Why it's meaningful: Honors the beauty and romance of a cherished relationship.

Best moment: Perfect for honoring a spouse in a Jewish memorial service.