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A transformational procedure in which Jewish dead are prepared for burial.

Overview
One of the most sacred tasks in our lives is the care of our loved ones after death. issues that need to be addressed can be discussed outside of the confines of the holy space encapsulating the taharah itself. It is here also that many teams do a closing ritual to separate between this spiritually profound space in which death is a hairbreadth away and the outside mundane world of everyday life.

Every community has its own local customs on how the ritual is performed in that community. But regardless of variations found between communities, the central elements of this ritual remain essentially identical worldwide.

If a body is to be transported for burial in Israel, a certificate stating that a taharah was performed is required to accompany the body.

For a more in-depth understanding of taharah, please watch this recording of a powerful conference taharah demonstration (with extensive Q&A session at the end) along with its PowerPoint slides.