Mourning rituals

•  As soon as a Jew hears of the death of a loved one, they make a tear in their clothing to show their grief. This action is called kriah and it is as a symbol of loss and grief. This also shows what Jacob did to his clothes when he found out that Joseph died
• Upon death, the body is washed and prepared for burial. In the days before the funeral, the body is not left alone
• In Jewish tradition, burial should happen as soon as possible after death. This does not happen in a synagogue but in a cemetery