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What is shrouding, natural burial, and the practice of Taharah?
An interview with Holly Blue Hawkins of Last Respects Consulting, Part Two
In this second part of a two-part interview, I sit down with Holly Blue Hawkins, founder of Last Respects Consulting (based in Aptos, California) to talk to her about natural burial, shrouding, and the practice of Taharah. Editor’s Note: … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Green Burial, Natural burial, shroud only burial, shrouding, Tahara, taharah
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Traditional Jewish Burial Rights
How non-orthodox Jews are reclaiming traditional Jewish burial rituals
It is hard to believe that it was just a few years ago when Hal Miller-Jacobs, a non-orthodox Jew, created “an inclusive Jewish burial society” for the Greater Boston area. The society has already made enormous strides for those in … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged chevra kadisha, Death, Jewish burial, Jewish Tradition, Judaism, Moses, Orthodox Jew, Tahara
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