Hirsch, Burton L. - 1993 - Tape 1, Side 2

Title: Hirsch, Burton L. - 1993 - Tape 1, Side 2
Description: [T1S2] Respondent comments on daughter; her marriage, divorce and career. Respondent details son's addiction to drugs and alcohol; comments on Dr. Abraham Twerski's help through Gateway Rehabilitation Center. Respondent explains his emotional response to son's problems and embezzlement of funds and comments on how son died. Respondent reflects on feelings after son's death. Respondent discusses presidency of Jewish Funeral directors of America, his establishment of counseling program and position as conference coordinator of Interdisciplinary Conference on Grief and Bereavement with Yeshiva University, NY. Respondent mentions son's death as motivation to help others deal with death of a child. Respondent gives Jewish background of himself and wife; discusses formation of Temple Sinai after WWII, how it came about. Respondent comments on changes in funeral customs; provides reasons. Respondent mentions his knowledge of Judaism: enhanced by role as funeral director.
Contributor: University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier: pitt:ais196440.195_t1s2
Relation: ais196440.195