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
Lacking long-term plans, many U.S. Jewish cemeteries in neglect By Julie Wiener December 19, 2013 3:55 pm
Women may deliver eulogies, ministry tells Israeli burial societies By Marcy Oster January 5, 2012 1:36 pm