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I recognised that the kaddish does not mention the departed or death when I read it. But, as a philosophical question how did this become the prayer for the dead, and in fact how can one tell that this is intended as such, since as you mention it, it is in the praise of God. So the connection to me is less than obvious. Just curious, K-F "Robert A. Fink, M.D." <[log in to unmask]> on 03/24/99 01:50:43 PM Please respond to [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] cc: (bcc: KF Etzold/Watson/IBM) Subject: Re: Kaddish Charlie writes: > Kaddish in English Note that the Kaddish, while it is the prayer for the dead, does not mention death, or the departed, once. It is a prayer praising God, pure and simple, as He is the source of all comfort. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************