Jewish Mourner's Companion - Paperback

Publisher: The Jewish Learning Group By: Rabbi Zalman Goldstein Language: English ISBN: 978-1-891293-21-4 Format: 5" x 6", Paperback, 285 pages This book guides a person through the difficult times of illness and death, presenting Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive. Endorsed by leading rabbis, hospital chaplains, and family counselors, this all-in-one guide helps a mourner know what to do when faced with these life changing challenges. Written for Jews of all background - a fitting companion for family and friends, and visitors at the funeral and Shiva home. - TABLE OF CONTENTS - - Author's Note - Journey of Life - Life and Illness - Importance of Life - Visiting the Sick - Psalms 20 and 119 - Final Days and Moments - Viduy - Confession - Prayers for Final Moments - Following the Passing - The state of Onain - Jewish Funeral - Funeral Service - Seudat Havra'ah - the First Meal - Periods of Mourning - Shiva - First 7 Days - Shiva Home - Laws of Shiva - Comforting the Mourners - Condolence Declaration - Mourner's Kaddish - Mincha - Psalm 49 and 16 - Maariv - Mishnayot Study for Mourners - Last Day of Shiva - Setting the Tombstone - Between Shiva and Shloshim - Shloshim - 30th Day - Between Shloshim and Yartzeit - Yartzeit - Yizkor - Visiting the Gravesite - Readings and Meditations - Ways to Honor the Soul of the Deceased - Mishnayot Divison Chart - Recommended Reading - Glossary