| Title: | BAGELS and other things of Jewish interest |
| Notice: | 1.0 policy, 280.0 directory, 32.0 registration |
| Moderator: | SMURF::FENSTER |
| Created: | Mon Feb 03 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1524 |
| Total number of notes: | 18709 |
Shalom!
A close friend of mine, an Israeli, has sent word his mom died yesterday.
He and I were very close and worked together for some time before he
returned to Israel. I would like to send my condolences to him. Is there
anything that would be particularly meaningful in the Hebrew/Jewish
tradition to send him or to write to him in a card or letter? He is
not Orthodox. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Velehitraut,
Joe
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| 382.1 | feel free to express your condolences | FILM::LIFLAND | morDECai ben_zeef | Tue Oct 06 1987 10:20 | 18 |
JOE
While I am not sure of the traditions for Israelis, my wife
and I have found it the custom locally to send a card. Most
Conservative and Reform Temples have a gift shop with condolence
cards. Many Jewish bookstores also carry 'greeting/event cards'.
There is also two Jewish Women's organizations that can also help,
Hadassah, and ORT. There profit goes to charites in Isreal.
What you might also consider is planting a tree in Israel in
his mother's name. It is a custom in some circles to mark an event
by planting a tree. By planting the tree you are telling your friend
that you cared enough to do something more than 'just' sending a
card and that his mother will be remembered for as logn as the tree
shall live. I beleive that it cost about $10 or $15, and it is 'tax
deductable'. Most temples can help and I beleive the Israel consulate
office can also assist.
Mordecai Ben_Zeef
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| 382.2 | I agree, plant a tree | IAGO::SCHOELLER | Caught in an information firestorm | Tue Oct 06 1987 11:11 | 7 |
Joe
I would second having a tree planted. This is especially appropriate
if there is not specified or you do not know of a charity suggested for
memorial donations.
Gavriel
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