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Jewish Death Practices:
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    Mourning Practices

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Rockville Audio

  Kavod v'Nichum - The First North American Chevra Kadisha Conference - June 22-24, 2003 Rockville, MD    
         
1 Conference Introduction David Zinner and Lynn Greenhough June 22, 2003 1-1:20 10
2 The Theology of the Body in Judaism Rabbi Neil Gillman introduced by Lynn Greenhough June 22, 2003 1:20-2:30 80
3 Jewish Views of the Afterlife Rabbi Simcha Raphael introduced by Anne Brener June 22, 2003  2:45-4pm 75
4 Tachlis of Tahara Lynn Greenhough introduced by Rabbi Linda Holtzman June 22, 2003 4:15-5:30 60
5 Sacred Fellowship: the History and Development of the Chevra Kadisha Dr. David Wachtel introduced by Lynn Greenhough  June 23, 2003 9-10:30 75
6 Tahara Practices and Training Elyse Rabinowitz, Libby Botero, Leonard Schwartz June 23, 2003 10:45-noon 70
7 Helping Your Chaverim Understand Their Emotions After Taharah Rabbi Mel Glazer introduced by Carren Oler June 23, 2003 65 with gaps
8 Chevra Kadisha in Israel Rabbi Mordechai Elbom introduced by David Zinner June 23, 2003 4:45-5:45 45
9 Educating the Jewish Community About Tahara Carol Cunradi, Bruce Bloom, David Jacobson June 24 2003  9:45 AM 65
10 What is Our Work Really All About? Rabbi Jack Riemer June 24, 2003 11:15 - 12:15 41
11 Conclusion Anne Brener June 24, 2003 5
Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington