by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 23, 2021 | Jewish Holidays
The Jewish Festival of Lots | What It Celebrates | The Unique Traditions of Purim From sunset on Thursday, February 25, 2021 until nightfall the following day, Jewish people around the globe will celebrate Purim, the “Festival (of Feast) of Lots,” perhaps the most...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 23, 2020 | Funeral Preplanning
The Benefits and Protections of a Preneed Contract | Preplanning as a Part of Estate Planning After the death of a beloved family member, there are countless details that need to be addressed. That’s one of the most compelling reasons to create and implement a clear...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 18, 2020 | Funeral Preplanning
The Benefits of Planning Your Funeral and Burial when You Plan the Distribution of Your Estate When a loved one dies, everything you know changes. The feeling of loss can be intensified if there are uncertainties about what type of funeral or burial your loved one...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 27, 2020 | Jewish Holidays
What Customs Are Followed during the Festival of Lights and Why It’s almost time for Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The 8-day religious observance, celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev, according to the Hebrew Calendar, pays tribute to the citizens of...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 18, 2020 | Jewish Holidays
The Significance of the Eight Days of the Festival of Lights Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” will be celebrated from December 11 through December 18, 2020. Although not mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures, it has long been one of the most popular Jewish religious...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 27, 2020 | Funeral Home Services, Funeral Preplanning
What Happens When a Jewish Person Dies While Away from Home In a trend that appears to be growing every year, many members of the Jewish community in New York and along the East Coast have become “snowbirds”—people who, after retirement, keep their home in the north,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 24, 2020 | Funeral Home Services
Respecting Jewish Traditions | Suspending the Requirement of Burial within 24 Hours In the Jewish tradition, after the death of a practicing member of the faith, the deceased should be buried as soon as possible, customarily within 24 hours of death. The admonition to...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 16, 2020 | Jewish Holidays
Commemorating the Jewish New Year | Honoring the Jewish Day of Atonement Two of the major Jewish holidays—Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur-are within the next two weeks. Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, will be Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 23, 2020 | Funeral Home Services
Taking the Right Steps to Honor Jewish Tradition after the Death of a Loved One The death of a family member or loved one is often a life-changing event, evoking powerful reminiscences. In the Jewish tradition, which places great importance on maintaining the dignity...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 23, 2020 | Jewish Funeral Traditions
The Different Ways You Can Memorialize and Pay Honor to a Loved One Who Has Died Within the Jewish faith, it’s important to remember and pay continuing respect to those who have died. A number of traditions exist that allow family members and others to regularly...
