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 Because a Jewish funeral and burial is usually done as quickly and simply as possible (and without flowers, embalming or the use of cosmetics on the body), costs are generally lower than for a traditional Christian or secular funeral. 2  Costs for a Jewish funeral are typically between $500 and $7,000. There can be additional charges for items not provided directly by the funeral home, such as a newspaper death notice or obituary (costs range from free to hundreds of dollars, depending on the publication) or certified copies of the death certificate ($5-$25 each).