There are many customs and traditions, many based on superstition, that surround the return from the cemetery. Because many of these are just that, customs, it is best to discuss these with your rabbi. Some of the customs Jewish people observe are: covering the mirrors in the house of mourning, having a pitcher of water […]
The Burial
The Tradition is that the Kaddish prayer is not recited until after the casket has been lowered and the grave filled. Dating back to Biblical times, the preference for Jewish people has been earth burial and that custom remains strong today. In some parts of the country, above ground mausoleum entombments are popular. Families who […]
The Traditional Jewish Funeral
Respect is always shown to the deceased as well as towards the mourners. This is one of the reasons why Traditional Jewish funerals are held so soon after death. It is more respectful to inter the body in a reasonable amount of time, rather than having an unnecessary delay. Of course, waiting for relatives to […]
After Death
Immediately following a death, the deceased should not, according to Tradition, be left unattended. A Shomer, or watchman, stays with the deceased from the time of death until the funeral and burial. It is appropriate for members of the family to stay with the deceased and the custom in many communities is for the family to […]
Baruch, David M. of Lombard
Baruch, David M. of Lombard David M. Baruch, age 95, beloved husband of Barbara (d. 2011), devoted father of Lisa (Robert Johnson) Baruch and Rachel (Michael) Yackley; cherished grandfather of Yosef and Aisha Johnson, and Rebecca Yackley; treasured great-grandfather of Liam Delarme and Barbara Johnson; dear companion of Margaret Seres; also survived by many loving […]
Weiss, Norman of St. Charles, Illinois
Weiss, Norman of St. Charles, Illinois Norman Weiss, age 92; beloved husband of the late Geri, nee Bayman; devoted father of Mark (Laura) and Sheldon (Kathleen) Weiss; Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Michael (Erin), Kevin (Xiomara), Brittany (Hubert) Zanczak, Aaron and Kyle Weiss, Russell and Kelle Meza; Loving great-grandfather of Anna, Olivia and Ella, Arielle and […]
Sklar, Mitchel of Chicago, Illinois
Sklar, Mitchel of Chicago, Illinois Mitchel Sklar, age 87, beloved husband of the late Marilyn, nee Stupner, for 60 years; devoted father of Andrea (Dr. Barry) Sidorow and Ellyn Bunny Hartman; cherished grandfather of Rebecca (David) Loesberg and Ilana Sidorow and Chaya Hartman; dear brother of the late Paul Sklar; loving uncle, dear cousin, and […]
Samuels, Sharon of Elmhurst, Il
Samuels, Sharon of Elmhurst, Il Sharon Samuels, nee Oberman, age 78; beloved wife of Stephen Samuels for 55 years; devoted mother of Michael (Lisa), Amy, and the late Robert Samuels; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Samuels, Scott Biancofiori, Kaleb Samuels, and Josephine Biancofiori. Sharon grew up in University City, Missouri, and met the love of her […]
Koek, Steven Jay, of Warrenville, Illinois
Koek, Steven Jay, of Warrenville, Illinois Steven Jay Koek. Steve passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 58. He will be greatly missed by those with whom he shared a special love, his wife, Andi Koek, nee Kulbersh; son Sean (Danielle) Duncan; stepsons Joshua (Melissa Kufrin), Aaron and Corey Pevitz; brothers […]
Feinstein, Edward of Silver Spring, Maryland
Feinstein, Edward of Silver Spring, Maryland Edward Feinstein of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Feb. 25, 2021 of Covid-19. Beloved son of the late Lillian and the late Alfred Feinstein; loving husband of Joanne Diamond; devoted father of Amanda, Philip and Ethan (Claire) Feinstein; cherished grandfather of Christopher Barzola (Adriana Rodriguez), Brandon Chevez, and […]
