(Q2) Jewish funerals Flashcards
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Orthodox
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- most traditional of the three Jewish sects
Continue the ancient traditions and beliefs
Jewish
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Conservative
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- Medial of the three Jewish sects
- Still follow the ancient traditions, but have excepted gradual changes as a natural growth of the religion
Jewish
3
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Reformed
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- Modern of the three Jewish sects
Allow greater flexibility, and have adapted to modern practices
4
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Does clergy have to be notified?
Restrictions on removal
Jewish
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- Yes; unless death occurs on the sabbath
- no removals made on the sabbath
5
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Preparation of the remains
Jewish
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- 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
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Jewish funeral service
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- 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
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Jewish committal service
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- 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
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Shiva
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- Time of morning, the date of burial and ends on the seventh day after the burial
9
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Sholoshim
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30 days after the death, mourners of staying from all festivals or amusement
10
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Shneim Asar Chodesh
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If you’ve lost a parent the mourning period of Sholoshim lasts 11 more months
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Yahezeit
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- The anniversary date of the death
- A special candle is burned in the home for a day
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Aron
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- Hebrew word for container
- A casket made entirely of wood, containing no metal parts
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Cantor
Jewish
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Religious singer, who assists the clergy
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Chevrah Kadisha
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- Hebrew for holy society
- Group of men or women from the synagogue to care for the dead
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Kaddish
Jewish
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Prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners
