A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.The CPI is a statistical estimate constructed using the prices of a sample of representative items whose prices are collected periodically. CPI can be used to index (i.e., adjust for the effect of inflation) the real value of wages, salaries, pensions, for regulating prices and for deflating monetary magnitudes to show changes in real values.
New Torahs. The cost of a new Torah ranges from mid-$20,000 to mid-$40,000. The price is based on the cost of the time and labor of the Sofer. Generally, it takes up to a year to complete a new Torah. The other significant variable is the cost of the parchment, which is costs about $4,000 to $5,000.
1 See How Much Does a Funeral Cost. 2  A traditional Jewish funeral is simple, and not ostentatious. 3  Costs can range from $500 to $10,000, but average $4,000 to $6,000 for all expenses.4  For details, see How Much Do Jewish Funerals Cost. Charges to have a funeral home or mortuary coordinate a simple graveside funeral ceremony with only a few mourners start between $150 and $450 for a few chairs and casket-lowering equipment. 2  A larger ceremony can cost $500-$850 or more depending on location and number of staff people needed on site.