The death and mourning process found in Judaism.
Date Submitted: 12/29/2004 02:31:13
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 5 pages (1351 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 5 pages (1351 words)
In Judaism, death is a natural part of life. Many laws and customs govern the process of death, burial and mourning. As are many Jewish practices, the Jewish death rituals are fairly practical. They exist to honor and show respect for the dead and to assist and comfort the living.
Death
Judaism puts a large emphasis on the joy of life, this is why Jewish law forbids euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. However, although it is …
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…life is valued above all else and we encourage people to live their life to the fullest.
Bibliography
Internet Sites
1.http://www.jewfaq.org/death.htm. Tracey R Rich. 1996-2001
2.http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/cupboard/exam/examsupp/dloads/jud/jew18.htm. Rabbi Yitzchak Steinberg. 1998
3.http://www.ujc.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=1598. Lisa Alcalay Klug. 2001-2002
Books
1.Robinson G (2000) Essential Judaism, New York, Pocket Books
2.Cohen, S (1999) Judaism in depth, San Francisco, Penguin Books
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