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There were ceremonies that welcomed infant girls into the covenant of the Jewish people; ceremonies for previously hidden experiences, like abortion or miscarriage, ceremonies for menarche and ceremonies for hysterectomies and menopause. Here's one example: I got a call recently from a congrega...

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Published inAging Today Vol. 35; no. 5; p. 11
Main Author Geller, Laura
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco American Society on Aging 01.09.2014
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Assisted living facilities
Clergy
Rites & ceremonies
Traditions
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Summary:There were ceremonies that welcomed infant girls into the covenant of the Jewish people; ceremonies for previously hidden experiences, like abortion or miscarriage, ceremonies for menarche and ceremonies for hysterectomies and menopause. Here's one example: I got a call recently from a congregant on her way to clean out her mother's home after she and her sister had moved her to an assisted living facility.
ISSN:2694-5207