Jewish funeral rites and ceremonies

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Recording of the funeral service of John C. Livingston.

Abstract Linas Hazedek was established as an Orthodox Jewish non-profit benevolent organization. The constitution for the organization dates to September 1921, although the organization was not incorporated by the State of Colorado until 1955. The organization provided visits to sick members and performed services and last rites for deceased members. All donations to the organization were to be used for the funeral expenses of the members. It operated originally at the Synagogue at Hooker Street...

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Interview with Aaron Cohen on Feldman Mortuary at 17th and York in Denver, Denver's only Jewish Mortuary since 1936. Interview gives information about Aaron, the history if the mortuary, burial rituals and differences between Orthodox conservative and Reformed.