Jewish Way in Death and Mourning

By Maurice Lamm

Book Overview

This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its initial publication, Rabbi Lamms book is divided into the following chapters:

-From the Moment of Death to the Funeral Service -The Funeral Service and the Interment -Mourning Observance of Shiva and Sheloshim -Year-Long Mourning Observances -Post-Mourning Practices and Procedures -Special Situations -The World Beyond the Grave

The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning has been praised by scholars and laymen alike for its presentation of the traditional point of view in modern psychological terms. The hardcover edition of this title, originally issued in 1969, is available on-demand only.

One of the ten best Jewish religious books of the year.

--The New York Times

An essential book for libraries.

--Library Journal

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824604237
• ISBN13: 9780824604233
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: David Publishers, Incorporated, Jonathan
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Moving and thoughtful

My father had just died and I was given this book by his synagogue. As I spent the week sitting shivah with my family I read through it. It was comforting, informative and very very helpful. I think it would be helpful not only to Jewish mourners but to anyone who has lost a loved one.

Indispensable (unfortunately)

I turned to this book when my father died. I found it to be a comprehensive and indispensable guide. I still take it with me whenever I visit the cemetary so that I can use its text for graveside prayers.

One-stop reference at an emotional time

This book provided all the answers I needed. It was factual, clearly-written, easily-referenced, religiously-balanced, logical and, overall, very useful.

Informative, fascinating and profound, very easy to read

I checked this book out from the library to use it as a resource for a religion class. I couldn't stop reading it. Having just lost my grandmother and participated at her funeral sevice, I was very interested in learning about Jewish funeral customs. This book was just the ticket. It is very well written, easy to read (it is broken down into many subsections) and understand (even for the non-Jew), fascinating (if you are not familiar with the Jewish customs), and the section entitled "What is Death?" is extremey profound. I loved his style and his use of words. I plan to purchase it to keep in my library. (It helped me get an A on the report and in the class!)

Do not Wait

This is a very detailed guide to the traditional aspects of Jewish observances of Death and Mouring. It is a must for every Jew -- Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or un-affiliated! My only suggestion is to my fellow readers -- buy it and read it now! Do not wait until you need it's great advice.