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During major catastrophes or accidents with Jewish casualties, Misaskim dispatches a team of volunteers to any location in the United States on a momentโs notice. Misaskimโs mourners' services provide aveilim (mourners) with necessities, such as low chairs and Torah scrolls, during the week of shiva
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Misaskim safeguards the dignity of the deceased by advocating to prevent autopsies and/or cremation, and educating government officials and coroners regarding respect to the Jewish departed.
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