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Jewish Burial

December 8, 2016 by arkwoodcaskets

Jews are blessed with many traditions and rituals that guide and enrich their daily lives. This is most evident by the way they mark life cycle events.

Some of the least understood and most important of the rituals are the ones followed when burying the dead. As with many Jewish traditions, they learn of this responsibility from the torah. They are told of the great lengths to which Abraham went to secure a proper burial place for Sarah, rejecting a gift of land and preferring to purchase it. They learn of Joseph’s wish to be buried in the Promised Land and of Joshua carrying out that wish. Finally, they read about the death of Moses and, from the account, believe it was the Divine who placed Moses in his grave.

In the Talmud, there are references to fulfilling the Mitzvah of burying their dead. The most well known is in tractate Shabbat which is recited each morning: “These are the deeds which yield fruit in the here and now and will continue to yield fruit in the life to come…we bury our dead.”

Caskets: Ark Wood caskets are made of pine and have been inspected by a rabbi. They come with a  written certification from a Rabbi if requested. $639 plus reasonable shipping costs.

Chevra Kadisha

December 8, 2016 by arkwoodcaskets

CHEVRA KADISHA SUPPORT: The Jewish way of dealing with death is one part of a larger philosophy of life in which all people are viewed with dignity and respect. Even after death, the body, which once held a holy human life, retains its sanctity.

In Jewish tradition, therefore, the greatest consideration and respect is accorded the dead. Funeral customs are traditionally supervised in Jewish communities by a chevra kadisha, a holy society, comprised of volunteers to aid the bereaved and to ensure that appropriate practices are followed.

Assisting in funeral and burial preparations is a highly-valued mitzvah. It is a chesed shel emet, a true act of kindness performed without ulterior motive, for the dead cannot repay this service.

The following links provide a variety of information, ranging from advice on forming a chevra kaddisha to detailed information provided by groups and congregations on ritual, custom, and practices.

  • http://www.myjewishlearning.com/lifecycle/Death/.htm
  • http://www.chelm.org/jewish/taharot/
  • http://www.shemayisrael.co.il/burial/index.htm
  • http://www.columbiajewish.org/chevrabklt.PDF

If you have questions, call me. I can tell you about my experience in serving with my chevra kadisha, and share with you some of our written instructions.

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