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Jewish Death Practices:
Overview / Summary
Origins and History
The World of the Dying
Visiting the Sick
Chaplaincy
Hospice

Stages of Death
    Upon Death
    Between Death and Burial
    Shmira
    Tahara
    Burial
    Mourning and Bereavement
    Shiva
    Shloshim
    Yartzeit

Spiritual Aspects
Funeral Homes
Cemeteries
Green Burial
Funeral Contracts
Cremation and Embalming
Caskets


Chevra Kadisha:
Scope / Functions of Chevra Kadisha
Chevra Kadisha in Jewish Society
Organizing a new Chevra Kadisha

Tahara Manuals and Procedures
Tahara Training
Tahara Stories
Tahara Supplies Lists
Funeral Home Supplies

Suicide

Organ Donation

Disasters

Infection Control

 

Conferences:
Next Conference
    Overview
    Program Outline
    Registration
    Travel and Hotel

Previous Conferences

 

Learning & Resources:
Gamliel Institute
    Overview
    Curriculum
    Registration
    Currently Active Classes


KNIT Resource Center
    Overview
    Contacts for Answers
    Catalog of Articles
    Additional Links


FAQ About Death and Dying
Modern Dilemmas
Guided Learning
Jewish Sources and  Responsa
Synagogue Brochures
Community Education

Get Expert Help

This resource page is intended to give you direct access to knowledgeable people with whom you can dialog to get more detailed information or answers to difficult questions.  Access is through two means, email or telephone:

 

Email:  Send your email inquiries to info@jewish-funerals.org.  Be sure to include your name and telephone as well as clearly defining what you seek.

 

Telephone:  Call this number, leave a message, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible: 410-733-3700.