T'Nuchamu: Global, Groundbreaking Initiative Ensures Minyanim at Shiva Homes (Video)
Baltimore, MD – March 2026 – There are certain things in life we take for granted, and a shiva house having a minyan is one of them. But in reality, that is not always the case.
Too often, individuals assume someone else will attend — yet at times, a minyan does not materialize, creating added stress for families already navigating aveilus.
In response, Baltimorean Jeff Cohn developed T’Nuchamu, a new global initiative designed to address this issue in a simple and effective way. A designated family representative enters and updates levaya and shiva details, while registered volunteers are notified via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to help ensure a minyan.
Beyond that, T’Nuchamu empowers the broader community with real-time updates — including changes such as an avel moving locations, updated minyan times, or newly added visiting hours. Users can also receive reminders as a shiva progresses, helping ensure visits are not forgotten, and can customize notifications by location.
The concept is straightforward yet impactful, offering a practical solution while strengthening communal awareness and responsibility.
For more information, to participate, and/or to support this effort, visit: Tnuchamu.org
