The Jewish Mourner's Book of Why

by Alfred J. Kolatch

Book Overview

Following the question-and-answer format made popular in his best-selling Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch here explores, explains, and analyzes the reasons behind the multitude of laws, observances, customs, and traditions relating to death and mourning. Among the subjects covered are the chapel and cemetery religious services, the laws of Kaddish and Keria (rending the garment), Shiva and post-Shiva procedures, Yahrzeit, Yizkor, and the regulations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824603559
• ISBN13: 9780824603557
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Jonathan David Co., Inc
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.8" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Very helpful, informative... also features helpful readings

Coping with the death of a parent is tough enough. Trying to remember the religious traditons and rituals is even tougher - especially when your formal training ended at the Bar Mitzvah. The author explains and interprets the various rituals. Prayers and readings are also included. I highly recommend this for someone coping with the death of a loved one