Gedenkbuch "Chewra Kadischa"

Gedenkbuch "Chewra Kadischa"

Hevra kaddisha

Judaica

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This volume commemorates the Hevra Kaddisha, or Jewish burial society, in several districts of Vienna during the years 1864-1905.

The Hevra Kaddisha performs an invaluable service to the Jewish community. It is charged with ensuring that the dead are treated respectfully and according to Jewish law. Members of the Hevra Kaddishawash and dress the newly deceased and stay with the body until burial. These tasks are considered especially praiseworthy because the favor cannot be returned.

This page lists the founding members of the society.

Excerpt from the Gedenkbuch "Chewra Kadischa" für die Bezirke VI., VII., XII-XV in Wien vom Jahre 1864-1905 [Commemoration of the Hevra Kaddisha]

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Ferdinand Riess

1905

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Solomon M. Hyams Collection of the Boston Medical Library (BM712 .G29 1905)

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