Saying Kaddish: How We Mourn

Tue 13 Jan, 7-8:30 pm. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]

This event occurs weekly between 1/6/2009 and 1/27/2009 These four sessions will explore Jewish traditions around death and mourning: the meaning of the Kaddish, the work of the Hevra Kadisha (Burial Society), sitting shiva, observing yahrzeit. The textbook is Anita Diamant, Saying Kaddish. Readings for each session will follow the four sections of the book. (Please obtain a copy and begin reading.) There is no charge for this class. Location: 5959 N. Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60660 Contact: Congregation Or Chadash Phone: 773-271-2148 E-mail: Office