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Mourning in Jewish Tradition

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Rabbi Dovid Fink

Mourning in Jewish Tradition

Wednesday 8:00PM
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Course Description

During the period between Passover and Shavuot we mourn the deaths of Rabbi Akiva's disciples. In this series we will study the following elements of mourning:

(a) The Cadaver: How does Torah instruct us to relate to the body of the deceased? How do we treat it? Is it permitted to donate organs or bodily tissues after death?

(b) Eulogy: To what extent must one tell the truth in eulogizing the dead? Is any exaggeration permitted?

(c) Informing the Patient: Must the patient be told the truth of his or her condition?

(d) Comforting Mourners: What are the Torah requirements for the mitsva of comforting mourners? Can this mitsva be done by email or telephone? How must one act while comforting mourners?

About Rabbi Dovid Fink
In addition to being one of Rabbi Brovender's first students, Rabbi Dovid Fink is an outstanding expert and teacher of Halacha. Rabbi Fink received his Rabbinic ordination from ITRI and the Mir and was awarded his Ph.D in Semitic Languages and Linguistics from Yale University. Rav Fink has taught thousands of students from all over the world for over 20 years.

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July 25, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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July 18, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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July 11, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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July 4, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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June 27, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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June 20, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Mourning in Jewish Tradition

After we finish the topic of telling the truth in eulogies, we will turn to the comforting of mourners and practices in the house of mourning. A link with sources has been sent to all participants.

Comforting the Mourner

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June 13, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Mourning in Jewish Tradition

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June 6, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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May 30, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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May 23, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Mourning in Jewish Tradition

Today we will finish the topic dealing with cadavers and their proper treatment, including post-mortem dissection. Then we will turn to the question of eulogy. Must one tell the truth in eulogies? To what extent is exaggeration permitted? A link with sources has been sent to all participants. In class we will translate and explain the texts.

Eulogy

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May 16, 2012 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Cadavers

Our first topic deals with cadavers. How must we treat dead bodies? Can dissections be permitted for medical students? Is speedy burial always required? A link with sources has been sent to all participants. We will translate and analyse these sources in class.