Well I got the distinct impression that a lot of her ambivalence is around religion, not …. whether or not she wants to see her brother. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: I’ve gotten the same impression. It’s unfortunate that she can’t respect her brother’s decisions about such an important issue. SUSAN: I’m not sure what she’s going to do in terms of getting here before he passes away, but I wanted to know how absolute it is that Sheldon be buried within 24 hours. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: That is the goal and the ideal, but exceptions can be made. There just needs to be a good reason and thus far, Judith hasn’t provided one. SUSAN: Is this something that Sheldon decides or is it purely a religious decision? RABBI ZIMMERMANN: Ultimately, it is up to Shirley and to an extent, me. Obviously, we would take his wishes into consideration, but it’s the responsibility of the mourners to decide the extent to which they will follow the laws relating to burial. SUSAN: While showing respect to the deceased and obeying Jewish law, what is the latest you can delay burying him? RABBI ZIMMERMANN: No more than three days, I’ll say that. SUSAN: Alright. Clearly I need to hear more from Judith and see what’s really going on, but I thank you for your time. This has helped me understand the issue better. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: You’re welcome. Thank you for your efforts in mediating this. SUSAN: You’re welcome. I’ll talk to you soon. Dialogue 05: Charlotte stops by Susan's office to discuss an issue that has come up with the Greenbergs.
Well …. I got the distinct impression that a lot of her ambivalence is around religion, not whether or not she wants to see her brother. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: I’ve gotten the same impression. It’s unfortunate that she can’t respect her brother’s decisions about such an important issue. SUSAN: I’m not sure what she’s going to do in terms of getting here before he passes away, but I wanted to know how absolute it is that Sheldon be buried within 24 hours. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: That is the goal and the ideal, but exceptions can be made. There just needs to be a good reason and thus far, Judith hasn’t provided one. SUSAN: Is this something that Sheldon decides or is it purely a religious decision? RABBI ZIMMERMANN: Ultimately, it is up to Shirley and to an extent, me. Obviously, we would take his wishes into consideration, but it’s the responsibility of the mourners to decide the extent to which they will follow the laws relating to burial. SUSAN: While showing respect to the deceased and obeying Jewish law, what is the latest you can delay burying him? RABBI ZIMMERMANN: No more than three days, I’ll say that. SUSAN: Alright. Clearly I need to hear more from Judith and see what’s really going on, but I thank you for your time. This has helped me understand the issue better. RABBI ZIMMERMANN: You’re welcome. Thank you for your efforts in mediating this. SUSAN: You’re welcome. I’ll talk to you soon. Dialogue 05: Charlotte stops by Susan's office to discuss an issue that has come up with the Greenbergs.