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Chevra Kadisha
/ xɛvˈrɑ kɑdɪˈʃɑ; ˈxɛvrə kɑˈdɪʃə /
noun
- a Jewish burial society, usually composed of unpaid volunteers who provide funerals for members of their congregation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Chevra Kadisha1
literally: Holy Company
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