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Is the Jewish faith the first monotheistic religion?

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Yes

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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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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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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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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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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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What is a shomer?

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

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Is embalming allowed for an Orthodox Jewish person?

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No
Expressly forbidden

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

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A wrap

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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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What is the Tachrichim?

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

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What is the Tallith? And who wears it?
A prayer shawl The male deceased wears it
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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
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What kind of casket does an Orthodox Jewish person typically get buried with?
An Aron
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What may be placed atop the Aron?
Mogen David (Star of David)
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In the Orthodox Judaism, is there typically a viewing?
No
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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
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What is a cantor?
A religious singer who assists the clergy Someone who does hymns
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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
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Where may the funeral service take place for an Orthodox Jewish person?
May be at the Funeral Home or graveside
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If there is a procession, where may the Orthodox Jewish stop at to pray?
The Synagogue
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What is common to provide for the Funeral Service of the Orthodox Jewish?
Transportation Yarmulkes / Kippahs
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Who determines the order of service for the Orthodox Jewish?
Rabbi
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What is inappropriate to bring to the funeral service of an Orthodox Jewish person?
Flowers
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What is a Yarmulke / Kippah?
The skull cap worn by males at temple or FS
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What is the only form of disposition allowed for the Orthodox Jewish?
Kevurah
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What is Kevurah?
Burial
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During the procession to grave for the Orthodox Jewish, how many stops for prayer should they take?
7 stops * May walk cemetery 7 times
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How many pallbearers will the Orthodox Jewish need?
Like 20
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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)
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Can the Orthodox Jewish be buried anywhere?
No, must be Jewish cemetery or area only for Jewish
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Who recites the Kaddish?
Direct Mourners
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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
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During an Orthodox Jewish burial, what may precede lowering?
Keriah
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In the Orthodox Jewish, who does the first shovel of dirt at the burial?
Rabbi
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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
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Why must the grave be filled entirely, mounded for the Orthodox Jewish?
Because there's no liner / vault
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What to do before leaving graveside / entering residence?
Hands must be washed 3 times Right hand first Air dried
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What is the Laws of Mourning?
The relative to kinship with deceased Duty of mourning falls upon death of 7 relatives
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What is the order of the Direct Mourners (Laws of Mourning)
1. Mother 2. Father 3. Son 4. Daughter 5. Brother 6. Sister 7. Spouse
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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
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What is Sholoshim?
30 day mourning period No festivities or amusements Far less restrictive than Shiva
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What is Yahrzeit?
The anniversary of the death Private memorial service Special candle is lit Unveiling ceremony
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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
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What is put on grave markers?
Pebbles
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Why may the departure of the cemetery take longer during an Orthodox Jewish funeral?
Visiting other graves after committal service
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What is the basic religious tenets for Conservative Judaism?
"Observant" of customs, traditions but less than Orthodox Somewhat influenced by region / Rabbi
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What is the notification of clergy for the Conservative Jewish?
Family may have contact with Rabbi before FD Rabbi more open to family suggestions
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Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of conservative Jewish remains?
No Be mindful of Sabbath and High Holy Days
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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
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For Conservative Jewish, what is there to remember for casketing?
Rabbi will influence choice If not aron, at least wooden casket
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Is embalming allowed for the conservative jewish?
Highly discouraged
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Is there a viewing for conservative jewish?
If any, brief and family only
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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
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Where is the FS held for Conservative Jewish?
Any place agreed upon by NOK and Rabbi
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Who determines service order for the FS of conservative Jewish?
Rabbi
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Is the lowering device allowed for the burial of Conservative Jewish?
Yes it's ok
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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
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Are there restrictions for the notification of clergy?
No mandates, except for scheduling concerns Consult Rabbi before setting time and date
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Who contacts the Rabbi for the notification of clergy in Reform Judaism
Funeral director
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Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of remains in Reform Judaism?
No
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Is embalming forbidden in Reform Judaism?
No, but not encouraged
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Is viewing and visitation allowed in Reform Judaism?
Yes but not the norm
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Are flowers forbidden in Reform Judaism?
No but not common
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Where can the FS be held in Reform Judaism?
In temple or elsewhere
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Who develops service order for Reform Jewish?
Rabbi
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Where may the flowers be placed in a FS for reform jewish?
Near bimah
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What is the Bimah?
The elevated area or platform Place where the person reading aloud from the Torah stands Similar to alter
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Is burial allowed anywhere for Reform Jewish?
Yes although temple may own cemetery

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