Jewish Practices in Death & Mourning

Jewish Practices in
Death & Mourning: Adult Ed Course at Germantown Jewish Centre

with Rabbi Lewis & Rabbi
Zeff

Begins on Sunday, February 2

As death is an inevitable part
of life, at some time in our journey we all fill the roles of mourners and
comforters.  We will explore the wisdom and practices of Judaism that help
us cope with death and bereavement; discuss the meaning of Jewish traditions
for the end-of-life and mourning. We will reflect on the power of memory and
the origins of the practices of Yizkor
(remember) and yahrtzeit
(anniversary of the death).  Incorporating our own experiences of loss and
bereavement and the voices of ancient and contemporary thinkers, we will talk
about possibilities for mourning and for comforting those in mourning. At our last session
of Feb. 23 we will welcome guest teacher Simcha Raphael to speak on Jewish
Views of the Afterlife (this session will be open to the community, not just
those enrolled in the course.

Four sessions:  Sun
10-11:30 AM/Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

GJC Members
$50/Non-members $65

Advanced registration necessary,
but is welcomed, contact program@germantownjewishcentre.org
or 215-844-1507 X 19.