Jewish Mourner's Companion (Rabbi Zalman Goldstein)

This book guides a person through the difficult times of illness and death, presenting Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive.  Endorsed by leading rabbis, hospital chaplains, and family counselors, this all-in-one guide helps a mourner know what to do when faced with these life changing challenges.

Written for Jews of all background - a fitting companion for family and friends, and visitors at the funeral and Shiva home.

                      - TABLE OF CONTENTS -
- Author's Note
- Journey of Life
- Life and Illness
- Importance of Life
- Visiting the Sick
- Psalms 20 and 119
- Final Days and Moments
- Viduy - Confession
- Prayers for Final Moments
- Following the Passing
- The state of Onain
- Jewish Funeral
- Funeral Service
- Seudat Havra'ah - the First Meal
- Periods of Mourning
- Shiva - First 7 Days
- Shiva Home
- Laws of Shiva
- Comforting the Mourners
- Condolence Declaration
- Mourner's Kaddish
- Mincha
- Psalm 49 and 16
- Maariv
- Mishnayot Study for Mourners
- Last Day of Shiva
- Setting the Tombstone
- Between Shiva and Shloshim
- Shloshim - 30th Day
- Between Shloshim and Yartzeit
- Yartzeit
- Yizkor
- Visiting the Gravesite
- Readings and Meditations
- Ways to Honor the Soul of the Deceased
- Mishnayot Divison Chart
- Recommended Reading
- Glossary