The Jewish Mourner's Companion (with complete liturgy) (Companion Series) (English and Hebrew Edition)

A Source of Comfort and Practical Guidance plus all necessary transliterated liturgy for the funeral and Shiva services. This wonderful pocket-sized book will guide you through the difficult times of illness and death presenting Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive. Endorsed by leading rabbis hospital chaplains and family counselors this all-in-one guide will help you know what to do when faced with these life-changing challenges. Written for Jews of all backgrounds levels of observance and understanding this book is a fitting companion for family and friends including visitors at the funeral and Shiva home. Includes: -An overview of life illness and death in Jewish thought. -Laws and customs for visiting the sick. -Jewish perspective on end-of-life issues (e.g. living wills organ donations etc.). -Dealing with the last moments of life what everyone should know. -Before the funeral at the cemetery following burial. -Mourners Kaddish Shiva Shloshim Yartzeit and Yizkor. -All necessary liturgy including Shiva Mincha (afternoon) Maariv (evening) prayer services and Mishnayot along with easy-to-read English transliteration and translation. -Inspirational readings and meditations.