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Friedman, Michelle
"Ties That Bind: Preparing the body for Burial," Friedman, Michelle. Lilith, 2000, pages 48 & 4.

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"A Short History of Chevra Kadisha," JOFA. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.

Synopsis: This article offers a history of women's role in the mitzvah of caring for the dead.

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Kaplan, Dr. Sharon Penkower
"Chesed Shel Emet: Women and Chevra Kadisha," Kaplan, Dr. Sharon Penkower. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.

Synopsis: This article discusses the role of a Chevra Kadisha, or burial society, in caring for the dead.

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Berman, Rochel and Sharon Penkower Kaplan
"Hevra Kaddisha - A True Act of Lovingkindness," Berman, Rochel and Sharon Penkower Kaplan. JOFA 2nd International Conference. 1998.

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Frank, Judy and Rose Landowne
"Women and Chevrakadish: Death and Mourning Practices," Frank, Judy and Rose Landowne. JOFA Washington DC Conference. 2002.

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Book

Berman, Rochel U.
Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial. Berman, Rochel U.. Urim Publications, 2005.

Synopsis: Dignity Beyond Death examines the rituals of preparing the dead for burial from the point of view of those volunteers who undertake it, including chapters on the Holocaust and terrorism.

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Death & Mourning, The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual: Options and Opportunities. JOFA. JOFA, 2000.

Synopsis: A collection of essays, prayers, and articles relating to women's involvement in ritual relating to death and mourning.

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