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Ch 2d: Jewish Flashcards

1
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Is the Jewish faith the first monotheistic religion?

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Yes

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2
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What are the 3 major branches?

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Orthodox (smallest group)
Conservative
Reform (largest group)

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What is the basic religious tenet of Orthodox Judaism?

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Strictly prescribed way of life (physical and spiritual)
Reaches only it’s own

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What is the principle language of Orthodox Judaism?

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Hebrew

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Which branch of Judaism is the most traditional?

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Orthodox

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What does a stereotypical Orthodox Jewish man have?

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Top hat and curls on the sides

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7
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The Orthodox Jewish will usually have what when being buried?
*Typically under the pillow in casket

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Dirt from “motherland” (Israel)

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Who is the clergy?

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Rabbi

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9
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Who supervises all aspects of the funeral?

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Rabbi
*NOK must sign authorization to give him all power

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10
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What is Sabbath and why is it important?

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Shabbat
Begins at sundown on Friday and ends at Sundown on Saturday
If death takes place during Sabbath, removal must be delayed (if possible) until after the Sabbath has passed

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What should we do with the decedent’s bloodied items during a removal? (Orthodox Jewish)

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Make sure they accompany the body

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12
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If you embalm a Jewish person, what should you do with the blood?

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Save it so it can get buried with the body

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13
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What is a shomer?

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A watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial

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14
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Is embalming allowed for an Orthodox Jewish person?

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No
Expressly forbidden

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15
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What is the Chevrah Kadisha?

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Holy Society
A group of men or women who care for the dead
May be referred to as the ‘washers’

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Is the Chevrah Kadisha segregated by gender?

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Yes

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17
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In Orthodox Judaism, what is the position of the remains during the preparation of the remains?

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During undressing the feet must be towards the door
If there’s windows, they must be open

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18
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What is the calling out of the name in Orthodox Judaism?

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Talking to the deceased during the Preparation of the remains and referring to them as their Hebrew name

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What does the FD need to obtain from the family or rabbi for the deceased, in Orthodox Judaism?

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Their Hebrew name

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20
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What is the Taharah?

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The washing of the remains from head to toe twice
It’s the purification or cleansing ritual

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21
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For an orthodox Jewish person, if we need to set the features, what do we need?

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Authorization from NOK

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22
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To bound the jaw of an Orthodox Jewish person, what should we used?

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A wrap

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23
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What should a FD provide for the Chevrah Kadisha during the preparation of the remains?

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Wooden nail cleaning tool
Two buckets (not plastic)
Sheets and Towels (not synthetic)
Private area

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24
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What is the Tachrichim?

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A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased wears

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25
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What is the Tallith? And who wears it?

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A prayer shawl
The male deceased wears it

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26
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What is an Aron?

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A casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts, no screws or nails, no animal glue, no adornments or decorations

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What kind of casket does an Orthodox Jewish person typically get buried with?

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An Aron

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28
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What may be placed atop the Aron?

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Mogen David
(Star of David)

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29
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In the Orthodox Judaism, is there typically a viewing?

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No

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30
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At the residence of an Orthodox Jewish person, what is to be expected?

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Mirrors covered
No radio or tv
For some, reading is limited
For some, food is limited

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31
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What is a cantor?

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A religious singer who assists the clergy
Someone who does hymns

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32
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What is the Kriah?

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A tear in the upper corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by survivors
Symbol of grief

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33
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Where may the funeral service take place for an Orthodox Jewish person?

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May be at the Funeral Home or graveside

34
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If there is a procession, where may the Orthodox Jewish stop at to pray?

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The Synagogue

35
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What is common to provide for the Funeral Service of the Orthodox Jewish?

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Transportation
Yarmulkes / Kippahs

36
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Who determines the order of service for the Orthodox Jewish?

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Rabbi

37
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What is inappropriate to bring to the funeral service of an Orthodox Jewish person?

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Flowers

38
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What is a Yarmulke / Kippah?

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The skull cap worn by males at temple or FS

39
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What is the only form of disposition allowed for the Orthodox Jewish?

A

Kevurah

40
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What is Kevurah?

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Burial

41
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During the procession to grave for the Orthodox Jewish, how many stops for prayer should they take?

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7 stops
* May walk cemetery 7 times

42
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How many pallbearers will the Orthodox Jewish need?

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Like 20

43
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In the Orthodox Jewish, what is needed for the burial?

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Aron placed on boards
Lowered with Straps (Get liability signed if this is an option)

44
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Can the Orthodox Jewish be buried anywhere?

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No, must be Jewish cemetery or area only for Jewish

45
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Who recites the Kaddish?

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Direct Mourners

46
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What is the Kaddish?

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A prayer recited for the deceased
The children of deceased must recite at every service for eleven months and on yahrzeits
Other mourners have obligation to say for 30 days

47
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During an Orthodox Jewish burial, what may precede lowering?

A

Keriah

48
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In the Orthodox Jewish, who does the first shovel of dirt at the burial?

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Rabbi

49
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What is there to remember during the burial of an Orthodox Jewish deceased?

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Shovel must be put down after use
Shovel must not be handed to one another

50
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Why must the grave be filled entirely, mounded for the Orthodox Jewish?

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Because there’s no liner / vault

51
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What to do before leaving graveside / entering residence?

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Hands must be washed 3 times
Right hand first
Air dried

52
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What is the Laws of Mourning?

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The relative to kinship with deceased
Duty of mourning falls upon death of 7 relatives

53
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What is the order of the Direct Mourners (Laws of Mourning)

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  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Son
  4. Daughter
  5. Brother
  6. Sister
  7. Spouse
54
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What is Shiva?

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7 day mourning period
Begins immediately after the burial
Extended family members and friends visit the home during the time to offer consolation and comfort
“Sit Shiva” restricted activities

55
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What is Sholoshim?

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30 day mourning period
No festivities or amusements
Far less restrictive than Shiva

56
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What is Yahrzeit?

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The anniversary of the death
Private memorial service
Special candle is lit
Unveiling ceremony

57
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What is the Yizkor?

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A memorial service recited four times a year
Public memorial service help in a synagogue
Includes recitation of El Malei Rachamin, sacred prayer of mercy

58
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What is put on grave markers?

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Pebbles

59
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Why may the departure of the cemetery take longer during an Orthodox Jewish funeral?

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Visiting other graves after committal service

60
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What is the basic religious tenets for Conservative Judaism?

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“Observant” of customs, traditions but less than Orthodox
Somewhat influenced by region / Rabbi

61
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What is the notification of clergy for the Conservative Jewish?

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Family may have contact with Rabbi before FD
Rabbi more open to family suggestions

62
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Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of conservative Jewish remains?

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No
Be mindful of Sabbath and High Holy Days

63
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What is there to remember with the dressing of Conservative Jewish remains?

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Rabbi will influence choice
Usually, tachrichim used
Common for Chevrah Kadisha to participate

64
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For Conservative Jewish, what is there to remember for casketing?

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Rabbi will influence choice
If not aron, at least wooden casket

65
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Is embalming allowed for the conservative jewish?

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Highly discouraged

66
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Is there a viewing for conservative jewish?

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If any, brief and family only

67
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What may or may not be included for the funeral of Conservative Jewish?

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Shomer may or may not be employed
Males may or may not wear skull caps

68
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Where is the FS held for Conservative Jewish?

A

Any place agreed upon by NOK and Rabbi

69
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Who determines service order for the FS of conservative Jewish?

A

Rabbi

70
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Is the lowering device allowed for the burial of Conservative Jewish?

A

Yes it’s ok

71
Q

Which branch of Jewish is this:

Old faith in a new world
Seek to maintain identity yet be part of community
May employ musicians, instruments
English may predominate
Women ordained

A

Reform Judaism

72
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Are there restrictions for the notification of clergy?

A

No mandates, except for scheduling concerns
Consult Rabbi before setting time and date

73
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Who contacts the Rabbi for the notification of clergy in Reform Judaism

A

Funeral director

74
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Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of remains in Reform Judaism?

A

No

75
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Is embalming forbidden in Reform Judaism?

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No, but not encouraged

76
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Is viewing and visitation allowed in Reform Judaism?

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Yes but not the norm

77
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Are flowers forbidden in Reform Judaism?

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No but not common

78
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Where can the FS be held in Reform Judaism?

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In temple or elsewhere

79
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Who develops service order for Reform Jewish?

A

Rabbi

80
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Where may the flowers be placed in a FS for reform jewish?

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Near bimah

81
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What is the Bimah?

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The elevated area or platform
Place where the person reading aloud from the Torah stands
Similar to alter

82
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Is burial allowed anywhere for Reform Jewish?

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Yes although temple may own cemetery

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