| Part of Series | The End As Beginning: An Audio Exploration of the Jewish View of Death |
| Length | 15:45 |
| Licensor | Rebecca Sheir |
| Producer(s) | Rebecca Sheir |
| Formats | Documentary |
| Topics | Family, Historical, Religious |
| Produced | May, 2006 |
| Added to PRX | November 27, 2006 |
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Leaving the world as we entered it... but with a twist.
http://www.thirdcoastfestival.org/audio_library.asp#taharah
Contemplative, Emotional, Thoughtful
Jewish burial rituals and beliefs place great importance on treating the deceased with the utmost honor and respect. This is especially important during the "taharah," a ritual involving the physical cleansing of the dead body.
In this documentary -- winner of the 2006 Third Coast International Audio Festival Directors' Choice award -- three people who have taken part in taharah share their experiences. In addition to taking us through the steps of this intricate ceremony, they offer their personal views and insights on how taharah encouraged them to confront their own mortality and grapple with the existential questions of life and death.
