LimmudFest New Orleans 2018

Is death painful for the soul? Does the soul of the deceased retain any attachment to this world, to its body, to its loved ones? In this session, we will discuss the Jewish view on, and some of the traditions associated with, the moment of passing, the preparation of the body for burial, the funeral, internment, and grave visitation. All of these inform us about the nature of the soul's continuing relationship with its life in this world and those that it loves.