(Q2) Jewish funerals Flashcards
Orthodox
- most traditional of the three Jewish sects
Continue the ancient traditions and beliefs
Jewish
Conservative
- Medial of the three Jewish sects
- Still follow the ancient traditions, but have excepted gradual changes as a natural growth of the religion
Jewish
Reformed
- Modern of the three Jewish sects
Allow greater flexibility, and have adapted to modern practices
Does clergy have to be notified?
Restrictions on removal
Jewish
- Yes; unless death occurs on the sabbath
- no removals made on the sabbath
Preparation of the remains
Jewish
- Chevra Kadisha wash (taharah) the remains and prepare them for burial
- no embalming; usually no cremation
- A Schomer (watchmen) may watch the body overnight
- Prefer to be buried within 24 hours
- have specific garments to wear
- Casket is made from wood no metal parts or ornamentation
Jewish funeral service
- usually held at the funeral home or cemetery rarely at the synagogue
- no viewing
- Menorah is placed
- Menorah or star of David pall is used
- Usually no flowers
- no funerals on the Sabbath
- May stop at the synagogue for a prayer before going to the cemetery
Jewish committal service
- rabbi will stop seven times to pray and recite a song
- no vault is used; if used it must be drilled at the bottom
- no artificial grass around the grave
- And everyone will shovel dirt onto the grave in a ceremonial manner
- Mourners will wash their hands three times after the committal
Shiva
- Time of morning, the date of burial and ends on the seventh day after the burial
Sholoshim
30 days after the death, mourners of staying from all festivals or amusement
Shneim Asar Chodesh
If you’ve lost a parent the mourning period of Sholoshim lasts 11 more months
Yahezeit
- The anniversary date of the death
- A special candle is burned in the home for a day
Aron
- Hebrew word for container
- A casket made entirely of wood, containing no metal parts
Cantor
Jewish
Religious singer, who assists the clergy
Chevrah Kadisha
- Hebrew for holy society
- Group of men or women from the synagogue to care for the dead
Kaddish
Jewish
Prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners
Levaya
Jewish
The funeral procession
Kevurah
Jewish
The burial
Rabbi
Teacher or ordained leader in faith
Taharah
Jewish
The ceremony of washing the deceased before the burial
Performed by the chevrah kaddisha
