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Jewish Funeral RitesIntroductionJudaism, Jew, or HebrewMember of the Jewish faithYAHWEH is the supreme God of the Jewish faith-selected Jews as His “chosen people”$Beliefs based on the Torah-first five books of the “Old Testament”

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3 Types of Jewish Branches/Traditions Funerals1.Orthodox2.Conservative3.Reform

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Orthodox JudaismMost StrictWorship in a SYNAGOGUE-the house of worship or communal center of a Jewish congregationOnly “temple” is in Jerusalem

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Conservative JudaismLess strict than the OrthodoxWorship in a synagogueReform JudaismLeast strictWorship in the TEMPLEAny place where people gather to worship Yahweh

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wooden pegged casket with no metal parts, linings, ornaments or animal glue (vegetable glue for Jews)

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Aron:

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religious singer and assistant to Rabbi, chants or sings the readings

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Cantor:

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$Hebrew meaning “sacred/burial society” responsible for preparation of the body. People of temple who wash & dress body

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$Chevrah kadisha:

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$final prayer of the funeral service, literally meaning “God full of compassion”

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$El molei rachamin:

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eulogy - true evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition, as a part of the funeral service

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Hesped:

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$ a prayer recited by blood mourners at the conclusion of committal service

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$Kaddish:

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grave

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Kever:

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burial

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Kevurah:

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rend/tear representing grief/anguish

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Kriah:

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funeral procession (cortege)

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Levaya:

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candelabrum (central stem with 7 candles, oldest symbol of the Jewish faith)

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Menorah:

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star of David

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Mogen David:

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ordained leader (clergy)

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Rabbi:

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sabbath

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Shabbat:

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seven day mourning period

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Shivah:

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30 day mourning period

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Sholoshim:

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$ watcher who remains with body starting at death until burial

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$Shomer:

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burial shroud

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Tachrichim:

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ceremony of washing

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Taharah:

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prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men during the morning prayer service

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Tallith:

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$ prayers before the funeral

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$Tehillim:

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anniversary of death (burned 7 day candle)

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Yahrzeit:

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(kippah/yarmulke) skull cap

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Yamaka:

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memorial service recited four times a year

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Yizkor:

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$a quorum of 10 adult Jews required for a communal worship

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$Minyan:

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a religious obligation in the Jewish faith that mourners are to be surrounded by family and friends

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Mitzvah:

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Orthodox Judaism - Notification of the RabbiImmediateUnless on the Shabbat (Sabbath)-immediately after the end of the Shabbat-shabbat the “Jewish Sabbath” begins sundown Friday and ends sundown SaturdayAlso notify group leader of Chevrah Kadisha

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Orthodox Judaism - Transfer of remainsNone on the Sabbath-unless in a public place-poses a health problemAccident victims- blood-stained clothing-buried with the bodyOnly observant Orthodox Jews (Chevrah Kadisha) may handle the body

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Orthodox Judaism - Preparation of RemainsPerformed by the Chevrah KDisha - the sacred or holy societyNo embalming-unless required by law-if embalmed, the blood is saved and buried with the bodyTaharah - ceremonial washing which serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the bodyHashkava-laying down of the decesed

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Orthodox Judaism - Preparation of RemainsDressingPerformed by the Chevrah KadishaThe body is dressed in a shroud-tachrichim - see text page 44– hand sewn of white linen– without binding, hems, knots, or pockets– different for male and femaleCasketingA linen bag with straw and Israel earth are placed in the casket as. HeadrestIsrael earth is spread on the bottomBody is placed in the casket along with personal items on his/her person at time of deathCasket closed and removed feet first to place of funeralization

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Orthodox Judaism - Preparation of RemainsDressingPerformed by the Chevrah KadishaTachrichim for Men consists of 7 garments:1. Mitznefes - a headdress2. Michnasayim - trousers with closed feet3. K’sones - a shirt with sleeves4. Kittel - a robe with collar and sleeves5. Avnet, Gartel - a sash6. Tallis - a prayer shawl7. Sovev - a small linen bag used as a headrest

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Orthodox Judaism - Preparation of RemainsDressingPerformed by the Chevrah KadishaTachrichim for Women consists of 8 garments:1. Bonnet - covering for the hair2. Michnasayim - pants with closed feet3. K’sones - a blouse4. Kittel - a long robe5. Gartel - a sash6. Apron - 7. Face cover8. Sovev - a linen sheet

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Orthodox Judaism - Funeral ServiceNone on the SabbathMost services at the funeral home or cemeteryPall placed over the casket (Aron)Menorah (oldest symbol in the Jewish faith) is placed near the casketNo flowersRabbi determines order of serviceCantor may assist

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Orthodox Judaism - Funeral ProcessionLevaya - funeral processionalMay stop at the synagogueRabbi from the synagogue doors will recite a prayerFuneral director opens coach doors as prayer is recitedFuneral director closes doorsProceed to cemetery

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Orthodox Judaism - Committal ServiceRabbi prays 7 times as body carried to kever Final prayer recited by RabbiAron lowered-cloth straps-no lowering devices, artificial grass, tent, or outer burial container allowedKever filled by Rabbi and familyKaddish - prayer recited by blood mournersMourners - wash hands three times

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Aftercare - OrthodoxFuneral director provides:Shivah candle: burned during seven day period of mourningShivah bench: for seatingShivah prayer book: Prayers of Consolation

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Reform Funeral RitesMost liberal of the funeral ritesReform Rites: Notification of RabbiNot required unless family requestsContacted after arrangement conference to confirm service timesReform Rites: Transfer of RemainTypically not on SabbathNon-Jewish individuals may transport if family approves

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Reform Funeral RitesReform Rites: Preparation of RemainsEmbalming permitted-must inform family embalming not required-must get authorization to embalmClothing selected by the familyAny casket may be used

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Reform Rites: Visitation and Funeral ServiceFuneral home, temple or gravesideStar of David-in head panel, behind or on top of the casketCandle-placed near the casketFlowers optionalCasket may be openedRabbi conducts Funeral ServiceAccompanied by the Cantor

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Reform Rites: Funeral ProcessionNo stopping at the TempleReform Rites: Committal ServiceBurial maybe in any cemeteryLowering device, tent, and artificial grass permittedRabbi will say special prayers and lead the Kaddish (Mourner’s Prayer)

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Conservatives Funeral RitesDepends on the congregationPreferences of the RabbiSome follow Orthodox practicesOthers may follow Reform practicesCheck with the Rabbi

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ALL Traditions: Laws of MourningObserved by blood relativesHumble themselves as a sign of respect for the deceasedNo work, festivities or amusement activitiesApplies to all Jewish traditions

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ALL Traditions: Periods of MourningShivah-SholoshimYahrzeitShivahHebrew for “seven”Begins with burial (day one)Ends after seven daysIncludes use of shivah candle, bench, and prayers

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ALL Traditions: Periods of MourningSholoshimHebrew for “thirty”30 day period of mourningIncludes days of ShivahYahrzeitYiddish for “year’s time”Anniversary date of deathBurn yahrzeit candle for 24 hoursUnveil grave marker ( common to leave grave unmarked for first 11 months)Observed each year