Mourning

Cards (28)

  • What is the topic of the video discussed?
    Jewish mourning rituals
  • Why are Jewish mourning rituals important?
    To ensure the deceased is treated with respect
  • Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?
    The Onan
  • Who typically serves as the Onan?
    A relative of the deceased
  • What is the main concern of the Onan?
    To treat the deceased with dignity
  • What is the name of the group that prepares the body for burial?
    Chevra Kadisha
  • What does the chevra kadisha do to the body?
    They wash and clothe it in white
  • Why does at least one person stay with the deceased?
    To honor the belief about the soul
  • When ideally should the burial occur?
    Within 24 hours
  • Why is it acceptable for the Onan to work on Shabbat?
    To plan for the funeral
  • What type of burial is acceptable for Orthodox Jews?
    Only burial
  • What do Reformed Jews allow regarding burial?
    Cremation is also allowed
  • What ritual do family members perform to imitate Jacob?
    Make a small tear in their clothes
  • What is said at a funeral to help mourners feel close to God?
    A kaddish blessing
  • What is the seven-day mourning period called?
    Shiva
  • What does the word "Shiva" mean?
    Seven
  • What activities do mourners refrain from during Shiva?
    Wearing makeup and leaving home
  • What is lit as a symbol of the deceased's soul?
    A candle
  • How does the community support the mourners during Shiva?
    By providing food
  • How long does the mourning period last after Shiva?
    30 days
  • How does the 30-day mourning period differ from Shiva?
    It is less intense than Shiva
  • What do mourners refrain from during the 30-day mourning period?
    Attending celebrations
  • How long does mourning continue if a Jew loses a parent?
    For one year
  • What is done on the one-year anniversary after death?
    The tombstone is laid
  • What is done each year on the anniversary of death?
    Prayers are said and a candle is lit
  • What is often placed on the headstone as a mark of respect?
    Stones
  • What is the purpose of placing stones on the headstone?
    To honor the life of the deceased
  • What are the key components of Jewish mourning rituals?
    • Role of the Onan
    • Chevra Kadisha's preparation of the body
    • Importance of burial within 24 hours
    • Shiva and its practices
    • Mourning periods after Shiva
    • Annual remembrance rituals