CHEVRA KADISHA
"Death is the test of the meaning of life. If death is devoid of meaning, then life is absurd..." - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
In case of emergency, call central hotline (505)-395-6627
Our Chevra Kadisha depends solely on volunteers, and are always ready to welcome those who would like to participate. We would be happy to talk with you about:
- Helping in performing a Taharah
- Being a shomer
- Helping with educational programs
- Managing our website or other communications
- Helping with other activities within our Chevrah Kadisha
Arranging a Taharah
The process for preparing the deceased for burial is called Taharah, or purification. If you need a Taharah, please contact the Chevra Kadisha of Northern New Mexico central hotline (505)-395-6627, or the organization in the list to the right that is appropriate for your family.
In case of emergency, call central hotline (505)-395-6627
Jewish Community Council of Northern New Mexico
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- https://www.jewish-funerals.org/
- https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4107711/jewish/The-Chevra-Kadisha.htm
- www.nasck.org - The National Assn. of Chevra Kadishah
- Albuquerque Chevre Kadisha: http://www.abqjew.com/chevrekaddisha.php
Learn More
Member Organizations
Chabad Jewish Center
of Santa Fe:
www.chabadsantafe.com
Rabbi Berel Levertov
(505) 983-2000
Congregation Beit Tikva: www.beittikva.info
Founding Rabbi
Z"L Leonard A. Helman
Rabbi Martin Levy (505) 820-2991
Ha Makom: www.hamakomtheplace.org
Cindy Freedman (505) 577-8713
Jewish Community of Las Vegas, New Mexico
(505) 425-9576
Kol BeRamah, Torah Learning Center of Santa Fe: www.kolberamah.org
Rabbi Avraham Kelman
(505) 216-6136
Los Alamos Jewish Center: www.lajc.org
David Izraelevitz (505) 412-9470
Temple Beth Shalom: www.sftbs.org
Rabbi Neil Amswych
(505) 982-1376
Unaffiliated and Newcomers:
CKNNM central contact
(505) 395-6627
DONATE TO OUR CHEVRA KADISHA
Please help us by contributing to our Chevra Kadisha fund with your tax-deductible donation of $18, $36, $72, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $5,000 or other amount.
