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Jewish Funeral and Burial Traditions: What You Need to Know

October 16, 2022

Jewish Funeral and Burial Traditions: What You Need to Know

What are some common Jewish funeral traditions and customs?

A Jewish funeral (or levaya in Hebrew) and burial can have a range of rituals. This video looks at typical Jewish funeral and burial traditions.

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