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.
A Stewardship of the Planet
The Jewish Role in Protecting the Environment Within the Jewish tradition, there has always been a deep reverence for the earth as God’s creation. In fact, the commitment to the planet is so strong that, according to the Avot D’Rebbe Natan 31b, if a person is planting...
How Sausage Saved Jewish Lives
The Alheira—A Portuguese Sausage that Helped Jewish People Avoid Persecution When you think of Jewish cuisine, you don’t typically think of sausage. Most sausage uses pork, of course, and pork is prohibited under the Jewish dietary laws. But a very special type of...
The Importance of the Shabbat Dinner in the Jewish Faith
What Is Shabbat? The Tradition of Shabbat Dinner The day of rest…you’ll find references to it in the world’s three principal faiths. Within the Jewish tradition, it’s known as Shabbat, from the Hebrew for “sabbath.” It’s been recognized as an integral part of the...
The Influence of Yiddish on the English Language
The Many Yiddish Terms that Have Become a Part of Our Speech The Yiddish language, first believed to have spoken about 1,200 years ago, has contributed much to modern English. While many of the terms we use almost every day have somewhat colorful origins or...
Bagels and Lox—The Perfect Combination
How a Scandinavian Food Became a Jewish Staple Bagels and lox—there are probably fewer foods more closely associated with Jewish culture. Lox, though, originated in Sweden, where fishermen learned how to preserve salmon with a saltwater brine about 200 years ago. In...
The Long History of Jewish Involvement in Civil Rights
The Jewish Tradition of Organizing and Fighting for the Rights of Others On June 20, 1964, Andrew Goldman and Michael Schwerner joined James Cheney, a 21-year-old Mississippi native, on a drive from Meridian, Mississippi to Philadelphia, Mississippi, to view the...
Jewish Head Coverings as a Sign of Reverence and Respect
The Origins of the Practice | The Many Different Forms of Head Coverings Some type of head covering has long been a tradition within the Jewish faith, though the types of hats or covering can vary significantly. Though married Jewish women commonly cover their hair as...
Shmaltz and Gribenes—A Treat for Your Taste Buds
Who Knew Chicken Fat and Chicken Skin Could Taste So Good? Shmaltz—we all know what that is…it’s when the music swells when Kate Winslet gazes into Leonardo DiCaprio’s eyes in Titanic or at the climax of most “feel-good” movies. That’s the modern definition of...
Tisha B’av and the Three Weeks
Commemorating the Destruction of Ancient Temples and Other Tragedies Many of the Jewish high holy days and holidays are celebrations, often commemorating the resilience of the Jewish people over many millennia. The observance of Tisha B’av and the Three Weeks, though,...
Tips for Making Mouth-Watering Latkes
How to Turn an Ordinary Fried Potato Pancake into a Family Favorite
Yes…latkes are one of the best things about Hanukkah. But they’re great any time of the year…and why not? What’s better than shredded potatoes and onions, fried crispy and slathered with sour cream and applesauce?
Contact Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit
At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we bring more that 125 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.
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Long Island, New York
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