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Chevra Kadisha

/ xɛvˈrɑ kɑdɪˈʃɑ; ˈxɛvrə kɑˈdɪʃə /

noun

  1. a Jewish burial society, usually composed of unpaid volunteers who provide funerals for members of their congregation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Chevra Kadisha1

literally: Holy Company

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