Understanding Shmirah - Soul Comfort

​Join us for a webinar on Understanding Shmirah with Alice Lachman. This webinar is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about Jewish death practices: Jews and those who love them as well as professionals that might be in the role of supporting Jewish families at the end of life.

​In keeping with the historical practice of protecting the dead between death and burial, today family or community members read Psalms and other texts in the presence of the deceased. This webinar explores and explains how Shmirah is performed and what options and variations exist today.

​Alice Lachman

​Alice Lachman is the founder and the guiding light of the Chevrah Kadisha in Hawaii, caring for Jewish dead in Oahu and other islands, for over two decades. She is amazingly innovative, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Her drive and influence have significantly uplifted and continue to inspire the Jewish community in Hawaii and all who know her. See also Chevra Kadisha Kavod of Oahu.

​​​The slide deck and speaker notes from this webinar will be available to attendees. 

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​​​This event is made possible by our generous JADE donors.