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Rhoda Ben-Gai lives in her hometown, Newton. As a member of Temple Shalom, she chairs the Hesed Caring Community.
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SHERRY GROSSMAN has lived in Jamaica Plain for 43 years and is a founding member of Nehar Shalom where she found out about the Community Hevra Kadisha. She has been part of 9 Taharot teams.
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Rick Kline is a graduate of the Hebrew College Rabbinic School and works as a Chaplain Intern at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He currently teaches an eight session course called “Preparing For The End Of Life” based on his final year project while a rabbinical student.
Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston
A non-profit, volunteer organization assisting in burial preparation as prescribed by Jewish law and tradition
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Melinda Strauss lives in Framingham, attends the Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue and has been an active member of the Community Hevra Kadisha. She has facilitated many discussions about Jewish burial practices.
