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CONFERENCE UPDATE Jan 19th: Final Kindness: The Honor of Caring for Jewish Dead — An Introduction to Chevrah Kadisha and Taharah

CONFERENCE UPDATE Jan 19th: Final Kindness: The Honor of Caring for Jewish Dead — An Introduction to Chevrah Kadisha and Taharah
Shmirah, Painting © by Karen Benioff Friedman. Website: Karenbeniofffriedman.com. Courtesy of the artist.

UPDATE: INFORMATIONAL CONFERENCE

Final Kindness: The Honor of Caring for Jewish Dead — An Introduction to Chevrah Kadisha and Taharah.

The Day of Learning will explore and explain Jewish customs and practices surrounding death, the history of the Chevrah Kadisha and Taharah, and the present state of the Chevrot Kadisha in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, with their outlook for the future.  There will be a Taharah training that includes a practicum for those who wish to participate.  There will also be a special opportunity for funeral directors to learn how to support the Chevrah Kadisha for the performance of Taharah.

It will take place on January 19, 2025  from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the JCC of Albuquerque. For more information, contact Fred Helms, who can be reached at fred.a.helms@gmail.com.

Albuquerque Chevrah KadishaThe AlbuquerqueChevrah Kadishaperformstaharahfor any Jewish decedent in the Albuquerque area whose family requests it. To recruit morechevrahparticipants and educate our community about these beautiful practices, we plan to hold an informational conference in mid-January 2025. To learn more, contact the coordinator for thechevrah, Fred Helms, who can be reached atfred.a.helms@gmail.com.
Santa Fe Chevrah KadishaTheChevrah Kadishaof Northern New Mexico (CKNNM) performstaharahfor all Jews in the Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Las Vegas areas. The CKNNM has members from six shuls and is always ready to help families honor their dead. To get involved in this holy work, or for more information, please see website of thechevrah’ssponsor organization, the Jewish Community Council of Northern New Mexico (JCCNNM), athttps://jccnnm.org/, or call505-395-6627.

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