Ch 2d: Jewish Flashcards
Is the Jewish faith the first monotheistic religion?
Yes
What are the 3 major branches?
Orthodox (smallest group)
Conservative
Reform (largest group)
What is the basic religious tenet of Orthodox Judaism?
Strictly prescribed way of life (physical and spiritual)
Reaches only it’s own
What is the principle language of Orthodox Judaism?
Hebrew
Which branch of Judaism is the most traditional?
Orthodox
What does a stereotypical Orthodox Jewish man have?
Top hat and curls on the sides
The Orthodox Jewish will usually have what when being buried?
*Typically under the pillow in casket
Dirt from “motherland” (Israel)
Who is the clergy?
Rabbi
Who supervises all aspects of the funeral?
Rabbi
*NOK must sign authorization to give him all power
What is Sabbath and why is it important?
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
What should we do with the decedent’s bloodied items during a removal? (Orthodox Jewish)
Make sure they accompany the body
If you embalm a Jewish person, what should you do with the blood?
Save it so it can get buried with the body
What is a shomer?
A watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial
Is embalming allowed for an Orthodox Jewish person?
No
Expressly forbidden
What is the Chevrah Kadisha?
Holy Society
A group of men or women who care for the dead
May be referred to as the ‘washers’
Is the Chevrah Kadisha segregated by gender?
Yes
In Orthodox Judaism, what is the position of the remains during the preparation of the remains?
During undressing the feet must be towards the door
If there’s windows, they must be open
What is the calling out of the name in Orthodox Judaism?
Talking to the deceased during the Preparation of the remains and referring to them as their Hebrew name
What does the FD need to obtain from the family or rabbi for the deceased, in Orthodox Judaism?
Their Hebrew name
What is the Taharah?
The washing of the remains from head to toe twice
It’s the purification or cleansing ritual
For an orthodox Jewish person, if we need to set the features, what do we need?
Authorization from NOK
To bound the jaw of an Orthodox Jewish person, what should we used?
A wrap
What should a FD provide for the Chevrah Kadisha during the preparation of the remains?
Wooden nail cleaning tool
Two buckets (not plastic)
Sheets and Towels (not synthetic)
Private area
What is the Tachrichim?
A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased wears
What is the Tallith? And who wears it?
A prayer shawl
The male deceased wears it
What is an Aron?
A casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts, no screws or nails, no animal glue, no adornments or decorations
What kind of casket does an Orthodox Jewish person typically get buried with?
An Aron
What may be placed atop the Aron?
Mogen David
(Star of David)
In the Orthodox Judaism, is there typically a viewing?
No
At the residence of an Orthodox Jewish person, what is to be expected?
Mirrors covered
No radio or tv
For some, reading is limited
For some, food is limited
What is a cantor?
A religious singer who assists the clergy
Someone who does hymns
What is the Kriah?
A tear in the upper corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by survivors
Symbol of grief
Where may the funeral service take place for an Orthodox Jewish person?
May be at the Funeral Home or graveside
If there is a procession, where may the Orthodox Jewish stop at to pray?
The Synagogue
What is common to provide for the Funeral Service of the Orthodox Jewish?
Transportation
Yarmulkes / Kippahs
Who determines the order of service for the Orthodox Jewish?
Rabbi
What is inappropriate to bring to the funeral service of an Orthodox Jewish person?
Flowers
What is a Yarmulke / Kippah?
The skull cap worn by males at temple or FS
What is the only form of disposition allowed for the Orthodox Jewish?
Kevurah
What is Kevurah?
Burial
During the procession to grave for the Orthodox Jewish, how many stops for prayer should they take?
7 stops
* May walk cemetery 7 times
How many pallbearers will the Orthodox Jewish need?
Like 20
In the Orthodox Jewish, what is needed for the burial?
Aron placed on boards
Lowered with Straps (Get liability signed if this is an option)
Can the Orthodox Jewish be buried anywhere?
No, must be Jewish cemetery or area only for Jewish
Who recites the Kaddish?
Direct Mourners
What is the Kaddish?
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
During an Orthodox Jewish burial, what may precede lowering?
Keriah
In the Orthodox Jewish, who does the first shovel of dirt at the burial?
Rabbi
What is there to remember during the burial of an Orthodox Jewish deceased?
Shovel must be put down after use
Shovel must not be handed to one another
Why must the grave be filled entirely, mounded for the Orthodox Jewish?
Because there’s no liner / vault
What to do before leaving graveside / entering residence?
Hands must be washed 3 times
Right hand first
Air dried
What is the Laws of Mourning?
The relative to kinship with deceased
Duty of mourning falls upon death of 7 relatives
What is the order of the Direct Mourners (Laws of Mourning)
- Mother
- Father
- Son
- Daughter
- Brother
- Sister
- Spouse
What is Shiva?
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
What is Sholoshim?
30 day mourning period
No festivities or amusements
Far less restrictive than Shiva
What is Yahrzeit?
The anniversary of the death
Private memorial service
Special candle is lit
Unveiling ceremony
What is the Yizkor?
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
What is put on grave markers?
Pebbles
Why may the departure of the cemetery take longer during an Orthodox Jewish funeral?
Visiting other graves after committal service
What is the basic religious tenets for Conservative Judaism?
“Observant” of customs, traditions but less than Orthodox
Somewhat influenced by region / Rabbi
What is the notification of clergy for the Conservative Jewish?
Family may have contact with Rabbi before FD
Rabbi more open to family suggestions
Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of conservative Jewish remains?
No
Be mindful of Sabbath and High Holy Days
What is there to remember with the dressing of Conservative Jewish remains?
Rabbi will influence choice
Usually, tachrichim used
Common for Chevrah Kadisha to participate
For Conservative Jewish, what is there to remember for casketing?
Rabbi will influence choice
If not aron, at least wooden casket
Is embalming allowed for the conservative jewish?
Highly discouraged
Is there a viewing for conservative jewish?
If any, brief and family only
What may or may not be included for the funeral of Conservative Jewish?
Shomer may or may not be employed
Males may or may not wear skull caps
Where is the FS held for Conservative Jewish?
Any place agreed upon by NOK and Rabbi
Who determines service order for the FS of conservative Jewish?
Rabbi
Is the lowering device allowed for the burial of Conservative Jewish?
Yes it’s ok
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
Reform Judaism
Are there restrictions for the notification of clergy?
No mandates, except for scheduling concerns
Consult Rabbi before setting time and date
Who contacts the Rabbi for the notification of clergy in Reform Judaism
Funeral director
Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of remains in Reform Judaism?
No
Is embalming forbidden in Reform Judaism?
No, but not encouraged
Is viewing and visitation allowed in Reform Judaism?
Yes but not the norm
Are flowers forbidden in Reform Judaism?
No but not common
Where can the FS be held in Reform Judaism?
In temple or elsewhere
Who develops service order for Reform Jewish?
Rabbi
Where may the flowers be placed in a FS for reform jewish?
Near bimah
What is the Bimah?
The elevated area or platform
Place where the person reading aloud from the Torah stands
Similar to alter
Is burial allowed anywhere for Reform Jewish?
Yes although temple may own cemetery
