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August 13, 2004: Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial

August 13, 2004: Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial

Read an excerpt of Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial by Rochel U. Berman.

Posted: Aug 13th, 2004  Comments: 0   Views: 718   
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February 6, 2004: Jewish Burial Practices

February 6, 2004: Jewish Burial Practices

The Jewish tradition of tahara, the washing and purifying of a dead body, which is considered one of the greatest of all good deeds -- mitzvot. Those who perform taharas are volunteer members of the burial society, chevra kadisha. Women attend to deceased women, men to men.

Posted: Feb 6th, 2004  Comments: 0   Views: 2,603   
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