April 23, 1999/7 Iyar 5759, Vol. 51, No. 30
Discuss Jewish views on deathDavid Pinkwasser, rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanuel, and Ray Pearlman, owner of Sinai Mortuary, will conduct an adult education seminar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Tri City Jewish Community Center, 1965 E. Hermosa Drive, Tempe.The workshop will present the Jewish view of death and dying and associated rituals and practices. Topics of discussion will include the concept of an afterlife, last confession, service and mourning traditions, cremation, cemetery burial, shivah (mourning) practices, funeral and visitation etiquette, organ donorship, and the unveiling ceremony. The information presented will explore traditional practices as well as contemporary variations. For information, call (480) 897-0588. |
