Rules of Proceeding at the Decease of a Member: Mutual Benefit and Burial Society of New York

This pamphlet details the rules and procedures of the Mutual Benefit and Burial Society of New York City, adopted on November 23, 1864 (5625 in the Hebrew calendar). It covers guidelines for actions following the death of a member, including rituals of purification (Taharah) and mourning (Shiva), along with associated prayers. The text is primarily in English, with significant use of Hebrew terms and phrases. Published by The Jewish Messenger in 1865, this pamphlet provides a glimpse into the practices and organizational structure of a 19th-century Jewish mutual aid society in New York City.

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