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06.04.08, 16:07 PM General Topics
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Jewish moms: What is customary to do when a neighbor's mom passes away? It just happened this afternoon, she had lung cancer, it was sort of sudden. I'm going to be out of town starting tomorrow but dh is here to represent us at a funeral if it's public. What else should I be doing? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 04:07 PM Flag
 

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A note is nice. No flowers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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is she orthodox? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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no, reform. Their synagogue is in a hotel (they are still building). Their kids go to Sunday Hebrew school - that is as much as I know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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a food basket is always a good bet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Jews give food. We also sit shiva...so DH or you can stop by where they are sitting shiva, especially if its at her home, one afternoon to pay respects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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My mom died of lung cancer suddenly and I'm Jewish as well. Whatever you do, no flowers. Food is always nice because the last thing your friend is doing is cooking. If she has kids, helping with babysitting is good or helping cook dinner for them. GL to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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