Bereavement & Funeral Practices
In Case of Death When death occurs, please call the synagogue office, 202-362-4433, so that we may inform the clergy and be of assistance.
During business hours			Please ask for Glenn Easton, Executive Director or Henry Silberman, Synagogue Administrator.
After business hours			A staff member on call may be reached by calling the synagogue office number above and pressing "2" to be connected automatically, or by calling the answering service, 301-421-5271, which will page the staff member on call.
On Yom Tov and Shabbat			Even though detailed funeral arrangements should not be made, a staff member on call can still be reached at 301-421-5271.
We encourage our members to consider using the help of our Bereavement Committee for funeral arrangements.
Guide to Jewish Funeral Practices
Download Adas Israel's "Guide to Jewish Funeral Practices" (pdf)			Adas Israel has created a "Guide to Jewish Funeral Practices," which provides information about making funeral and burial arrangements, with contact information for area funeral homes and cemeteries. The guide also explains: what to do from the time of the death to the funeral, (including burial preparations), funeral service and burial, mourning, memorials, and guidance for planning ahead.
Comforting Our Mourners, Congregational Bereavement Notices If you would like to receive bereavement notices regarding members of the congregation, please send an email to jane.baldinger@adasisrael.org. Automatic email distribution of congregational death notices are sent regarding the loss of members and their families. By sharing this information, our entire congregation can comfort the mourners in our synagogue family.

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