Can you give me the origins of planting a tree to honor the memory of a departed loved one? I always assumed this practice was Jewish related and steeped in Judaic custom, tradition or mythology. My mother just passed away, I told a co-worker that there were no flowers at a traditional Jewish funeral and that I had always heard in my youth about planting a tree as a "living" tribute. I can back from her funeral and found two wonderful fruit trees that my co-workers had purchased for me. I would now like to thank them for their kindness and wish to cite an appropriate reference. Can YOU PLEASE ASSIST ME????

I am writing a paper for school and I wanted to know where I can find infomation on the following topics either on the net or in books 1 Describe THE Jewish belief sysytem and its values. 2 Describe Judaism's view of Race,sex,childhood and family, and, sexual orientation.Thank you

Where is it written that women must cover their hair and what are the reasons that women must cover their hair. Is this a commandment?

is there a law against a jew entering a church. Please explain if i should not be attending a church wedding or some other religious occasion. How about if there is no occasion, just a girl scout meeting or such?

i love my husband very much and feel a lot of passion towards him. i was to have sex with him, but i dont want to have a baby yet. i love children but im not ready. does the torah prohibit haveing free sex.