What to expect at Jewish Funerals: Customs and Traditions

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The word for funeral in Judaism is levaya, which means accompanying. To accompany a person to their final resting place is an act of love and kindness for both the deceased and their family and this video explains a few of the Jewish practices to expect.
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Written by Sarah Lefton, Matthue Roth and Jeremy Shuback
Storyboards and Character Illustrations by Jeanne Stern
Animation by Regh Animation and Design
Background Illustrations by Tammy Chang
Music by Ben Bromfield
Narrated by John Cavanagh
Produced, Directed, and Sound Edited by Jeremy Shuback
Audience Development and Partnership Coordination by Lisa Finkelstein
Operations and Development by Barbara Barza and Oren Stevens
Executive Producer was Sarah Lefton
Key Script Advisor David Zinner
This video was made possible with generous support from the Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
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