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Jewish Death Practices:
Overview / Summary
Origins and History
Visiting the Sick or Dying 
Chaplaincy
Hospice

Phases of Death Observance
    Approaching the Time of Death
    Between Death and Burial
    Shemira
    Tahara
    Burial and Cremation 
    Mourning Practices

Spiritual Aspects
Funeral Homes
Funeral Contracts
Cemeteries
Embalming 

Caskets


Chevra Kadisha:
Articles about Chevra Kadisha

Tahara Manuals and Procedures
Tahara Training
Tahara Stories
Tahara Supplies Lists
Funeral Home Supplies

Suicide

Organ Donation

Disasters

Infection Control

 

Conferences
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Learning & Resources:
Gamliel Institute
    Curriculum
    Registration


KNIT Resource Center
    Overview
    Contacts for Answers
    Catalog of Articles
    Additional Links


FAQ About Death and Dying
Modern Dilemmas
Guided Learning
Jewish Sources and  Responsa
Synagogue Brochures
Community Education

Transportation - Airport to the Conference

Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Agudas Achim Synagogue on the Dell campus - 7300 Hart Lane Austin, TX  78731 (about 20 miles)

 

Method

Travel Time

Notes

 Fare

Additional Passengers

Phone

Yellow Cab Taxi

30 minutes

Expensive but fast

$55

Up to 4 for same price

512-452-9999

Austin Cab

512-478-2222

Lone Star Cab

512-836-4900

SuperShuttle

Varies

Advance reservations recommended

$25

Each additional person is $15

800-258-3826

Capital Metro Bus and 1/2 mile walk at the end

65 minutes plus about 20 min wait time

Bus 350 from the airport northbound to highland mall (5815 airport blvd) - 44 stops - 45 min; Bus 320 from Highland Mall (5789 airport blvd) to Agudas Achim - 17 stops - 20 min

 

$3

 

512-474-1200

Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington