When a Jew Dies

A leading sociologist of Jewish life looks at how Jews experience death and mourning. What began as a research project for the author took on new meaning when his own father died during the writing of this book, an event which he incorporates by intertwining in-depth research with journal-like reflections.

Samuel C. Heilman holds the Harold M. Proshansky Chair in Jewish Studies and Sociology at the City University of New York

Introduction

1

(12)

Gosess and Petira: Near Death and the End of Life

13

(10)

Onen: Freshly Bereaved

23

(8)

Tahara: Purifying the Dead

31

(41)

Leveiya: The Funeral and Its Accompaniment

72

(47)

Shivah: Seven Days of Mourning

119

(36)

Shloshim and Kaddish: The First Month and After

155

(27)

The Twelve Months and Yahrzeit: Anniversary

182

(20)

Beit Olam and Yizkor: Forever

202

(21)

Final Thoughts

223

(12)

Notes

235

(26)

Glossary

261

(4)

Index

265

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