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Breger, Jennifer
"Women and the Cemetery: Historical Notes," Breger, Jennifer. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.
Synopsis: This article discusses the relationship that women have traditionally had with cemetaries and visiting graves of the deceased.
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Breger, Jennifer
"Kavod Hamet," Breger, Jennifer. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.
Synopsis: Reviews the historical ways in which women were shown respect in rituals surrounding death and burial.
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Herskowits, Sylvia
"Reclaiming a Mother's Name," Herskowits, Sylvia. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.
Synopsis: The author suggest that using a mothere's name on matzevot or tombstones is one way to increase women?s visibility in Orthodox Jewish life and decision making
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Lindenbaum, Belda Kaufman and Carol Kaufman Newman
"Two Funerals: A Look at How Times Have Changed," Lindenbaum, Belda Kaufman and Carol Kaufman Newman. The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.
Synopsis: The author compares her experiences mourning her father's death and her mother's death 23 years later and observes the advances made in women's participation in mourning practices.
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"Women's Involvement in Funeral and Shiva," The Orthodox Jewish Woman and Ritual, 2000.
Synopsis: This article enumerates various ways women can have a larger role in funeral services as well as in sitting shiva.
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Herskowitz, Sylvia
"Reclaiming a Mother's Name in Ceremony and Text," Herskowitz, Sylvia. JOFA 2nd International Conference. 1998.
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Kalb, David
"For Sharing Life-Cycle Events: Inclusive Ceremonies and Roles for Women," Kalb, David. JOFA 5th International Conference. 2004.
Synopsis: Learn about potential roles women can play in life-cycle events such as simchat bat, brit milah, bat/bar mitzvah, auf-ruf, weddings, funerals, and more. This session examines relevant texts and discusses ways to incorporate some of these new practices into everyday life.
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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 and articles on women's participation in ritual surrounding death and mourning.
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Millen, Rochelle
Women, Birth, and Death in Jewish Law and Practice. Millen, Rochelle. Brandeis University Press, 2004.
Synopsis: Part II of Millens' book comprises chapters on the kaddish, or the memorial prayer for the dead, and the funeral.
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