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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

Infection Control

Conferences:
Next Conference
Previous Conferences

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