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Book Title The Jewish Mourner's Companion
By Zalman Goldstein

Final Days and Moments


Homecoming
Throughout the history of the Jewish people, the time when the soul departs from this world has been regarded with great awe and trepidation...
Putting Things In Order
Laws and traditions regarding putting one's spiritual and material affairs in order
Notes for Caregivers
Basic rules and guidelines in caring for the dying
The Viduy Confession Prayers
Preparing for the Viduy... Laws and Guidelines... Text of the Viduy Confession Prayers...
Prayers for the Final Moments
Psalm 121... Psalm 130... Psalm 91... Adon Olam... Ana B'koach... V'al Ken Ne'kaveh... The Shema and verses of unity
Instructions for Those Present at the Passing
Remaining with the dying... Prayer and Psalms... Lighting of candles... Rules pertaining to a Kohen...

The Jewish Mourner's Companion
Author's Note
Intro: The Journey of Life
Expand Life and Illness
 Life and Illness
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 Final Days and Moments
Expand Following the Passing
 Following the Passing
The Jewish Funeral
Expand At the Cemetery
 At the Cemetery
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Mourner's Companion
  A source of comfort and practical guidance for family and friends, this book will guide you through the difficult times of illness and death, presenting Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive.

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