About Chevrah Kadisha
More than a “Burial Society,” a Chevrah Kadisha cares for the Jewish community in times of need. We welcome strangers, visit the sick, comfort the bereaved, console and counsel, offer guidance, and provide meals of consolation. Chevrah members are “Holy Friends,” educators, navigators, prayer leaders, caring companions, mikvah attendants, guardians, shroud makers, casket builders, and grave diggers. We are holders of Wholeness.
Since relocating from Hawaii I am no longer a member of a specific Chevrah Kadisha. While in Hawaii I served as Rosha and Rabbinic Advisor for the Maui Chevrah Kadisha and President of the Hawaii Inter-Island Chevrah Kadisha. I am happy to answer any questions you might have and to help connect you with an appropriate chevrah.
Resources
To read Last Acts of Compassion: A Guide for Community Chevra Kadisha Groups Click Here
For a Glossary of Mourning Terms Click Here
For the MCK Tahara Guide Click Here
For an example of Chevrah Kadisha protocols Click Here
For an example of egalitarian cemetery protocols Click Here
To learn how to create an Ethical Will, Click Here.
To read, "A Letter to the Taharah Team" Click Here
To see some interesting historical paintings of Jewish funeral practices Click Here
For information on course offerings at the Gamliel Institute Click Here
To read about How to Make a Shiva Call Click Here