chevra kadisha

After tweaking rituals during the pandemic, a Jewish burial society in Pittsburgh has made amends

After suspending the traditional practice of Taharah during the pandemic, New Community Chevra Kadisha is finding a way to reclaim ritual on the other side.

By Adam Reinherz October 5, 2021 7:30 pm

Jewish burial societies face difficult choices as deaths from coronavirus mount

At stake is not just the health of chevra kadisha members, many of whom are older, but the sacred commandment to honor the dead.

April 21, 2020 12:28 pm

Ideas

What preparing a Jewish body for burial is really like

A member of a chevra kadisha feels a calling to do the ritual work.

June 26, 2019 3:44 pm

Gender separation illegal at Jewish cemeteries, Israel’s Supreme Court rules

June 26, 2015 7:17 am

Israel to cover burial costs of Paris victims in Jerusalem

January 14, 2015 9:03 am

Lacking long-term plans, many U.S. Jewish cemeteries in neglect

By Julie Wiener December 19, 2013 3:55 pm

Liberal Jews laying claim to Jewish burial rituals

By Julie Wiener October 22, 2013 5:59 pm

Women may deliver eulogies, ministry tells Israeli burial societies

By Marcy Oster January 5, 2012 1:36 pm

Performing tahara, the ultimate kindness

By Mayer Waxman July 18, 2010 9:58 pm

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