Jewish practices of funeral and burial are constructed around a few key ideas: Death is to be confronted, not denied. The dead body is to be accorded the utmost respect. Mourners are to be comforted. We are equal in the face of death. The burial and decay of a body is a natural process which should not be impeded or interrupted.
“I found a pair of dress shoes I had long forgotten / caked with mud / hidden away in the back of my closet”
Earth-based mourning ritual with poem and chant
“Hold our loved ones close to your heart”
“May you know that you are always remembered for the good you have done”
This immersion is for prayer leaders who have some experience writing prayers and want to receive feedback and hone their skills as liturgists in a supportive environment.
Six sessions, starting May 24th
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