The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning (Paperback)

by Maurice Lamm (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"An essential book for all libraries." -- Library Journal

"One of the ten best Jewish religious books of the year." -- The New York Times

"You are to be highly commended for your painstaking research as well as for your gifted writing. The wonderful material and masterful interpretations are a timely and essential contribution to the religious literature of our day. Those who study your book will be richer in knowledge and in appreciation of our tradition." -- Rabbi David L. Silver, chairman, Beth Din, Rabbinical Council of America, Harrisburg, Pa.

"Your rabbinic erudition and your ability to present our traditional point of view in modern terminology will make The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning a book that will be of great service to rabbis and laymen alike." -- Dr. Samuel Belkin, president, Yeshiva University

Product Description
This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its publication in 1969, 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. Aside from explaining the rites and rituals from the moment of death to interment, it discusses all of the first-year mourning observances. A closing chapter deals with the afterlife.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Jonathan David Publishers; Revised edition (January 1, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824601262
• ISBN-13: 978-0824601263
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,035,656 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, fascinating and profound, very easy to read, June 25, 1998

By A Customer

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!)

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, comprehensive on the part of subject dealt with., March 13, 1998

By A Customer

The book is very comprehensive on the specific part of the subject discussed: American, Ashkenazi laws and customs. However, it doesn't deal with the laws and customs elsewhere (e.g., Israel) and ignores Sephardi Jewish customs. Highly recommended if you only want to know about the Ashkenazi Jewish laws and customs in North America.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable (unfortunately), July 15, 2000

By A Customer

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.