Helpful Information about Planning a Jewish Funeral or Memorial Service
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Whether you have an immediate need for a Jewish funeral or memorial service provider or you’re considering preplanning to meet your needs, there’s a lot of information to consider. At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we believe that you make the best decisions when you have plenty of information. For that reason, we’ve put together some articles to help you understand all your options. Check out the links below for blogs on a variety of topics related to Jewish funerals and memorial services.
The Importance of Tashlikh during Rosh Hashanah
What Is Tashlikh? What Is It’s History? Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Festival, will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 24 this year. It’s a time of introspection, penitence and prayer, with special foods prepared and shared,...
Jewish Rock—Origins and Current Trends
What Is Jewish Rock? How Did It Come Into Being? What Are the Current Trends? Music has long been an integral part of Jewish culture, often playing a special role in Jewish religious practices. The Pizmonim are traditional Jewish tunes sung both to praise God and to...
The Jewish Presence in America’s Pastime
How Baseball Helped Assimilate Jewish Immigrants in American Culture From its infancy in the early 1800s to the formation of the first professional baseball leagues in the 1870s to the birth of the major leagues and into the 21st century, baseball has been America’s...
The Jewish Deli: Origins and Offerings
How Jewish Delis Became Popular | What You’ll Typically Find on the Menu When you’re looking for a good sandwich, is there any place better than a New York style Jewish deli? Whether it’s a Reuben or pastrami on rye, or maybe a bagel with lox and cream cheese,...
Humor and Jewish Culture
The Predominance of Jewish Comedians in America A 1979 Time Magazine article estimated that, at the time, approximately four of every five comedians in clubs and on stages across the United States were Jewish. That’s astounding when you consider that a mere 3% of all...
Matzo Ball Soup—Origins, Historical Significance and Technique
How It Came into Being | What It Means | How to Make It Is there anything more comforting and satisfying than a steaming bowl of matzo ball soup? The iconic Jewish comfort food, a robust chicken soup traditionally made with dumplings called kneidlach, first appeared...
Gutterman’s Funeral Home Wins 2025 Herald Long Island Choice Award
Gutterman’s Funeral Home Wins 2025 Herald Long Island Choice Award Gutterman’s Funeral Home is proud to announce that readers of the Herald Long Island have voted us as the “Best Funeral Home” on Long Island for 2025. We are honored to accept this award and view it as...
What Is a Mitzvah?
The Jewish Commandment to Do Good Deeds The responsibility to do good in the world is deeply engrained in the Jewish faith, set forth in mitzvot, 613 commandments documented in the Torah. A number of additional mitzvot, issued by rabbis and known as rabbinic mitzvot,...
Falafel—Its Origins and Variations
What Is Falafel? Where Did It Originate? Different Ways to Enjoy This Delicious Treat Is there anyone who doesn’t love falafel? Whether stuffed in a pita, served on a plate or popped into your mouth as a snack, it’s guaranteed to put your salivary glands into high...
Frequently Asked Questions about Jewish Coffins
The Requirements for Compliance with Jewish Law In the Jewish faith, while life is revered, death is considered a part of the natural cycle of life. Furthermore, Jewish tradition holds fast to the belief, set forth in Genesis 3:19, that we are created from dust and...
Contact Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit
At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we bring more that 130 years of experience and compassion to Jewish families in New York and Florida. For all of us, meeting the funeral and memorial service needs of the Jewish community is a calling. Many of our employees have been with us their entire careers—some more than 30 years.
To begin the process or to learn how we can help, call us at one of the numbers listed below. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support and assist you. We offer worldwide funeral shipping services.
Rockville Centre
Long Island, New York
Contact us: 516.764.9400
Woodbury
Long Island, New York
Contact us: 516.921.5757
Gutterman Warheit Boca Raton Florida
Boca Raton, Forida
Contact us: 561.997.9900 | 800.992.9262
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn: 718.284.1500
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