Chevra Kadisha, Ritual, Taharah
Leading taharah, the Jewish ritual of preparing the deceased for burial, is an act of deep care, compassion, and presence. Yet, stepping into this role—guiding a team through ritual, honoring the deceased, and navigating varying customs—can feel daunting. Confidence...
Chevra Kadisha, Ritual, Taharah
From our partners at Mayyim Hayyim: The tahara and immersion in a mikveh are water rituals that mark important transitions for Jews. Water is the conduit for such transitions to happen with care, security, and safety. We at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh...
Bikkur Cholim, Cemetery, Chevra Kadisha, Death, Dying, Funeral, Illness, Shmirah, Taharah
While Jewish tradition has offered much guidance around burial, respecting the deceased, and caring for those in mourning, Chevra Kadisha, as we know it, is relatively modern. Step back in time with us to experience 19 incredible paintings created in Prague in the...
Chevra Kadisha, Prayer, Ritual, Taharah
A Taharah Manual is a guidebook filled with steps and prayers for those providing taharah, the ritual washing and dressing of the deceased. Manuals are also extensions of the Chevra Kadisha, the Sacred Community of those who provide care and comfort during end-of-life...
Chevra Kadisha, Death, Ritual, Taharah
From the Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston: The Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston performed its first tahara in December 2013. Since that time we have grown into a hevra comprised of 150 volunteers. Our mission statement includes the following...
Burial, Chevra Kadisha, Taharah
There is a Jewish tradition of burying the deceased in simple white linen garments called tachrichim. They are made from 100% white linen with no zippers, fasteners, buttons, or metal. In modern tradition, the tachrichim consist of a shirt, jacket, pants, head...
