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Chevrah Kaddisha of Toronto Observes
Zayin Adar
Hamodia - February, 2011
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Even in Death, Budget Cuts Take a Toll
The Wall Street Journal- January 24, 2011
Government budget cuts have reached the potter's field...(read more)
The Unfortunate Case of Ethel Baar:
NEW
No Burial for Ethel Baar, Rules Judge Solomon
Hamodia - January, 2011
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NEW
From Dust to Ashes
Mishpacha - January, 2011
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NEW
Last Rights
Ami - January, 2011
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Reviving a Ritual of Tending to the Dead
New York Times - December, 2010
Like most, the Park Slope burial society... (read more)
Religious Autopsy Accommodation Policies Sought at
International Gathering of Medical Examiners
Hamodia - October, 2010
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What the 7th of Adar means to us
5townsjewishtimes.com
An important day in the Jewish calendar... (read more)
A Day in the life of ...
Hamodia, September 30, 2009
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Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Visits San Jose
In an inspiring and informative
trip, Rabbi Elchonon Zohn
of the National Association of
Chevra Kadisha, head of the
Chevra Kadisha of the Vaad
Harabonim of Queens, visited
the Bay Area to discuss topics
related to the organization’s
work. (read more)
Hamodia, June 17, 2009 reprinted with permission
Agudah Ohio Office Holds Autopsy Forum With Columbus Coroners
The Chevra Kadisha often interacts with Medical Examiners advocating on behalf of families. Much has been done across the country by Agudath Israel and others to further this cause.
Daily Hamodia, March 25, 2009
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Council Testimony: Budget Cuts Could Delay Some Burials
Do you know if your Medical Examiner will be able to address your needs, r”l, should it be necessary? New York State Medical Examiners have been targeted for huge budget cuts. The Jewish community has lobbied for these cuts to be re-instated.
Daily Hamodia, March 26, 2009
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