What is an ethical will?

An ethical will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your family. They are often written in the form of a letter and addressed to one’s children, but they can take many forms.

The Hebrew word for an ethical will is zava’ah, and this practice is rooted in Jewish tradition, dating back to our patriarch Jacob.

To learn more about ethical wills and to create one for your family, please contact Rabbi Jonathan Aaron at [email protected].