Judith Hauptman
Judith Hauptman is a professor of Talmud at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. A popular lecturer on Judaism and feminism, she is the author of <i>Rereading the Rabbis: A Woman's Voice.</i>
Articles by Judith Hauptman
Special Issues in Mourning
The Jewish tradition explains how converts are to mourn, whether a wedding should be postponed and the kohen's delimited relationship to the dead.
Special Issues in Kaddish
Study in honor of dead; women reciting Kaddish; Kaddish integrating mourners into communities; and hiring someone to say Kaddish.
The Graveside Service
Mourners, friends, and relatives accompany the deceased to the grave and help with the burial.
Why Parents Are the Only Loved Ones Traditionally Mourned a Full Year
Rites for mothers and fathers are more demanding than those for other relatives, even siblings, spouses and children.
Sheloshim: The First 30 Days of Mourning
Following shiva, the sheloshim period of less intensive mourning lasts until the 30th day after the funeral.
Themes in Death and Mourning
Though traditional sources on the laws of mourning are quite detailed and specific, an acquaintance with this legal literature reveals a number of overarching themes and principles.
Who Mourns for Whom?
Jewish law details which family relationships require traditional mourning practices.