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URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/tahara-educational-session/
SUMMARY:Tahara Educational Session
DESCRIPTION:Led by David Zinner and Merry Knight\, this meaningful training
  will explore the sacred practice of tahara—the traditional ritual prepa
 ration of the deceased. Open to all community members\, this session is an
  opportunity to learn about the chevrah kadisha (our community's sacred bu
 rial society)\, with a special invitation to younger generations to help c
 arry this important tradition forward. Together\, we'll learn the practica
 l steps and spiritual significance of this profound act of chesed shel eme
 t (true loving kindness). No experience is necessary—just an open heart 
 and a desire to serve our community with dignity and compassion.\n\nPlease
  register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/ynezftd2\n\nTahara Ed begins at 
 7 pm in Room 201 on August 31.
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