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‘Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial’ reviewed by (our very own) Mary Robson

‘Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial’ by Rochel U. Berman (Urim Publications, 2005).  In Judaism, volunteers from the community undertake the preparations of the dead for burial. The organization for the purpose is a burial society, a Chevra Kadisha. This book is on one hand a very practical Read more…

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