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Tag: Jewish Burial Traditions

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Unforgivable and the Forgivable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Apr

The podcast delves into the recent anti-Semitic riot in Teaneck, New Jersey, targeting a synagogue fundraiser for a Jewish burial society, contrasting it with tragic but forgivable events in wartime such as the accidental killing of aid workers by Israeli forces.

0 Israel Jewish Law

12/23/23 – Shiur 448 – Is Israel an “occupier” of Palestinian land? Who owns “from the River to the Sea”?

Halacha Headlines · 22 Dec 2023

In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored.

0 Culture Art

Arts and Letters Ep 24

Unorthodox · 14 Jan 2016

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on a range of topics, including Bar Refaeli's pregnancy, Mel Gibson's return to the spotlight, and interviews with guests like painter Archie Rand, who discusses his ambitious project depicting all 613 Jewish mitzvot in his book "The 613."

0 Art Culture

Arts and Letters Ep 24

Unorthodox · 14 Jan 2016

In this episode, Jewish painter Archie Rand discusses his ambitious project to create a painting for each of Judaism's 613 commandments, revealing insights into Jewish art and tradition.

0 Holidays Communities

Grave Situation

Leida Snow in Tablet · 11 Sep 2015

This poignant story reflects on family dynamics surrounding the author's parents, particularly his mother, father, and father's second wife, Jean.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Making a Personal Commitment to Care for the Dead—by Singing to Them

Regina Sandler-Phillips in Tablet · 28 Jun 2013

The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred burial fellowship.

0 Jewish Law Israel

Preparing the Dead

Diana Bletter in Tablet · 7 Aug 2008

A member of a chevra kadisha, a burial society, recounts her experience preparing the body of a 17-year-old girl for burial in an Israeli village.