Death wasnt ignored when I was in school.. Or atleast I picked up on the cues.. Death is very important in Judaism- its not something depressing or something to be afraid of- because its not the end. I think if it helps in ur avodas Hashm its good to hav a thought niggling in the back of ur mind that life isnt forever.. It gets u moving.. I think American Culture is very anti like thinking about death( cant think of how to word that) and I personally think as Jews its very healthy to remind ourselves this life is not supposed to b comfy cozy, and we should get to work cuz once we get up there its game over..too late..
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