The Jewish Funeral

Introduction and History...The Basic Components of a Jewish Funeral...

A Jewish Funeral is a Jew's Right... Scheduling the Funeral... Flowers, Music, Viewing... When the Mourner is a Kohen... Forbidden Burial Alternatives... The Transgression of Cremation... The Wishes of the Deceased...

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The Taharah

Preparing the Body for Burial

Tachrichim: Shrouds and Dressing... The Aron: Traditional Casket...

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Cemetery, Grave and Tombstone in Judaism

The Jewish Cemetery... The Grave... The Matzeivah (Tombstone)...

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The Jewish Funeral Service

Paying Respects... The Service... The Focus at the Funeral Service... the Eulogy... Psalms...

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Kriah - Rending the Garments

Rending the Garments... "The True Judge" Blessing...

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Forgiving and Requesting Forgiveness From the Deceased

Kel Maleh Rachamim - Prayer for the Soul of the Departed

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Following the Casket After the Jewish Funeral Service

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The Jewish Mourner's Companion »

By Zalman Goldstein

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A source of comfort and practical guidance for family and friends, this book will guide you through the difficult times of illness and death, presenting Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive.

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The Jewish Learning Group creates plain language how-to guides on Jewish law and custom, traditional prayer texts with transliteration and instruction, and educational audio and video guides. Their innovative products help people attain the rudimentary knowledge and confidence needed to build, lead, and further their Jewish observance at a comfortable and gradual pace.

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