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- EIN 01-0604102
- info@jewish-funerals.org
- 410-733-3700
- 8112 Sea Water Path Columbia MD 21045 USA
- http://www.jewish-funerals.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Religion, Religion-Related
Mission: Many Jews are not aware of traditional funeral and burial practices. Mourners are vulnerable when making major financial decisions. Comfort and compassion are often invisible.
Geographic areas served: North America
Programs: Judaism programs: gamliel institute, a six course educational and training program, on the continuum of care from before bereavement, through death and mourning for volunteers in synagogues and communities, clergy and professionals. (88 students)
religion related, spiritual development: maintain website, publish e-newsletter, respond to e-mail and phone questions (150,000 web page visitors)
religion related, spiritual development: chevra kadisha conference - education about jewish traditions around death and dying, including care for the dead, comfort for the bereaved. Workshops, lectures, study, networking. (150 conference attendees)
religion related, spiritual development: provide assistance to synagogues and communities organizing chevra kadisha burial societies (20 communities)