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Chevra Kadisha |
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Chevra Kadisha Hebrew [xɛvˈrɑ kɑdɪˈʃɑ (Yiddish) ˈxɛvrə kɑˈdɪʃə] n (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a Jewish burial society, usually composed of unpaid volunteers who provide funerals for members of their congregation [literally: Holy Company] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When my synagogue formed a Chevra Kadisha and studied the Tahara ritual, some members of the group found the lines from the Song of Songs striking and powerful; others were uneasy, and thought them obsolete and embarrassing. Community members and customers of his Chevra Kadisha mortuary told the court of his generous and caring ways, especially during times of grief. In the Chevra Kadisha world, his book The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning is practically mandatory reading. |
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