Cleveland Jewish Funerals

Cleveland Jewish Funerals is proud to have been a sponsor of yesterday's 18 Difference Makers Event at Park Synagogue. This annual event, sponsored by the Cleveland Jewish News, honors 18 people who have made significant contributions to Jewish Cleveland. Congratulations to this year's honorees!

To all our Facebook followers out there, we have a very big announcement. Perhaps I'll let the Cleveland Jewish News do the talking.

Cleveland Jewish Funerals sold to University Heights man Cleveland Jewish Funerals in Warrensville Heights was sold Nov. 4 to Ben Rancman of University Heights.

May you all have a meaningful Yom Kippur Holiday. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life!

Cleveland Jewish Funerals is committed to preserving the memory of the 6 million lives lost during the Shoah.

We were proud to participate in yesterday's Fall Memorial at Zion Memorial Park. Those interested in volunteering in Holocaust educational programs - or to make a financial gift should contact the Kol Israel Foundation at the link below.

https://www.kifcle.org/contact

Cleveland Jewish Funerals is proud to have attended the Kol Israel Fall Memorial on Sunday October 2, 2022. The Kol Israel Foundation is committed to keeping the memory of those lost during the Shoah alive.

We are proud to have participated in yesterday's Annual Fall Memorial at the Kol Israel monument at Zion Memorial Park.

Those interested in volunteering or making a financial contribution can contact Kol Israel at the following link: https://www.kifcle.org/contact

Wishing all of you a Shana Tova u'Metuka! A Good and Sweet New Year!

Shiva is amongst the most well known Jewish burial customs. Learn more about this ancient rooted practice - and how it can provide comfort to the bereaved during a very difficult time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1hxHiwXOEs

The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague is a deeply beautiful and evocative place. Many tourists to Prague have been taken with the famous graves and the forest of tombstones that gives the cemetery a very unique look. The cemetery was in active use from the beginning of the 15th century until 1786. It inspired the Italian author, Umberto Eco, who named his book "The Prague Cemetery" after this historic burial ground.

The densely packed tombstones are the result of centuries of restrictions imposed by the Holy Roman Empire and the subsequent Habsburg Empire. Despite the need for additional burial space, the Jewish community was only able to use this relatively small space for its burials. Out of necessity, this led the Jewish Community to create three distinct burial layers - one on top of another. The Gravestones from previous layers were than placed on the top layer, creating the unique densely packed burial ground.

Famous burials at the cemetery include the famed Rabbi and Kabbalist - the Maharal of Prague (known for the legend of the Golem), the Jewish historian and mystic David Fans, and Rabbi David Oppenheim. Today the cemetery is administered by the Jewish Museum of Prague.

Such a fun time sponsoring the opening night desserts at the Mandel JCC Film Festival.

Hopefully everyone is enjoying a long Labor Day weekend. In case you ever wondered why we celebrate Labor Day, here's an interesting article I found on the History Channel. Enjoy and be safe!!

Labor Day 2022 Labor Day 2022 will occur on Monday, September 5. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally

The loss of a loved one is amongst most painful and disorienting experiences. Learn about the wisdom of tradtional Jewish mourning customs in this 1st episode in our series. Our Sages described different stages of mourning. Click below to learn more about the first stage - named "Aninut."

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