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How far does Judaism date back?
16th B.C
What was the first monothetic religion?
Judaism
Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
What is the foundation of Christianity and Islam?
Judaism
Talmud
Oral Torah
What is the most conservative Jewish group?
Orthodox
What is the most liberal Jewish group?
Reformed
Rabbi
A teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith.
Sabbath/Shabbat
The Jewish Holy Day, begins sundown Friday ends sundown Saturday
Chevra kadisha
Hebrew meaning "Burial Society". Holy Brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for the dead. (Often referred to as "washers" by laymen.)
When can removals not be made in Judaism?
Sabbath
What should be done with the clothes in a violent death with Judaism?
Clothes be removed, but placed back in the coffin, so the body is returned to the elements from which it was created
In Judaism, how is straw placed? (Hashkava)
On the floor and then covered in a sheet
How is the body positioned on the sheet in Judaism? (Hashkava)
face up, feet facing door, windows are opened
How are the limbs positioned in Judaism? (Hashkava)
Straight
How are the eyes positioned in Judaism? (Hashkava)
Closed
How is the mouth/jaw positioned in Judaism? (Hashkava)
Tied with cloth
What is place under the head in Judaism? (Hashkava)
block or pillow
Where is a lit candle placed in Judaism? (Hashkava)
Head of deceased
Are all mirrors covered in the home in Judaism? (Hashkava)
yes
Laying Down (Hashkava)
Prayer for laying down of deceased relatives
Who may handle the body during Hashkava?
observant jews
Shomer
The watcher (sitter) who remains with the body until burial.
Is there embalming in Judaism?
No
If the body has to be embalmed, what should happen with the blood?
It is placed in containers and placed in the casket with the body
Taharah
the ceremonial washing of the deceased by the chevra kadisha before burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body
Taharah Room
a room set aside in a mortuary or funeral home for the practice of the taharah; may be utilized for both Jewish and Islamic body preparations
Aron
Hebrew term meaning "container": a casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts or animal glues
Shmira
"The Watch"; the period of time the shomer is with the deceased
Tachrichim
traditional burial clothing
How many garments in a male's tachrichim?
7
How many garments in a female's tachrichim?
8
Jewish deceased male's garments:
Mitzefes (Headdress)
Michnasayim (Trousers with closed feet)
K'sones (Shirt with sleeves)
Kittel (A robe with collar and sleeves
Avnet, Gartel (A sash)
Tallis (A prayer shawl)
Sovev (small linen bag used as headrest)
Jewish deceased female's garments:
Bonnet
Michnasayim
K'sones
Kittel
Avenet, Gartel
Apron
Face cover
Sovev
What is a sovev filled with?
straw and soil from Israel
Where is Israeli soil placed in a Jewish casket?
floor of the casket
What group of Jews wash their hands prior to re-entering their residences after being in contact, or in the same room as, the remains?
Orthodox
Who provides transportation for rabbi and cantor?
funeral home
Ievaya
Jewish cortege
How many times will a rabbi stop pallbearers to pray or recite a psalm?
7
What psalm do rabbis choose to recite with pallbearers? (Most frequently)
Psalm 91
Upon leaving the gravesite, how many times will a mourner wash their hands? (Judaism)
3
What is the order of hand washing before leaving the gravesite?
They begin with the right hand and then let their hands air dry
Shiva (Judaism)
A seven-day period of mourning for the dead beginning immediately after the funeral
Sholoshim (Jewish)
Meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; the 30-day mourning period.
Shneim asar chodesh (Judaism)
(12 months) Those mourning the loss of a parent face an additional period of mourning lasting eleven months from the end of sholoshim. Sons are to recite the kaddish as part of synagogue services. Most activities return to normal, but there remains a restriction on attending festive occasions and large gatherings, especially if live music will be present.
Yahrzeit (Judaism)
Anniversary of death
El Malei Rachamin
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally "God full of compassion"; usually the last prayer of the funeral service; sometimes referred to as the Malei.
Hesped
In the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life that is a part of the funeral service.
Kaddish
Jewish prayer for the dead
Kevurah
In the Jewish faith, the burial.
Kriah
Hebrew meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief; a tear in the upper corner of the garment or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors.
Levaya
in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession
Menorah
In the Jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; it is the oldest symbol in Judaism.
Mogen David (Star of David)
In the Jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles. May be called the Jewish Star. It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people.
Yarmulke
a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
Yizkor
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year.
Alar Hashalom
Phrase used after the name of a departed male meaning, "Peace be upon him".
Alehaw Hashalom
Phrase used after the name of a departed female meaning, "Peace be upon her".
Avelim
A mourner; (Abel, Avel, Ovel) The nearest of seven blood relatives; father, mother, husband, wife, son, or daughter, brother and sister.
Bar Minen
deceased male
Bat Minen
deceased female
Kever
In the Jewish faith, the grave.
Niftar
deceased
Shivah candle
a special candle which is burned during the seven days of mourning
Shalom
Hebrew greeting meaning peace
Yarhzeit Candle
A candle burned for twenty-four hours on the anniversary of a death.
Who was the first prophet of Islam?
Adam
Who was the last prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
Muhammed was given instructions by who?
archangel Gabriel
Quran
The holy book of Islam
Islam
Monotheistic faith which exalts "Allah" as the one true God
Shahada
"There is no God but Allah
Is embalming allowed in Islam?
no
Is cremation allowed in the Islamic faith?
No
Al-Ghusl
practical and ceremonial washing of the deceased Muslim
Kafan
burial garments utilized by Muslims.
Imam
a leader of prayer in a mosque
Qiblah
the direction toward Mecca; the direction toward which Muslims pray
Janazah
Islamic funeral service and funeral prayer
Mosque
A Muslim place of worship
Salawat
"peace be upon him" salutation
Who stands closest to deceased in Islam?
Imam
Who will lead the Janazah?
Imam
How must a Muslim be buried?
Their right side is facing Qiblah
How long is the mourning period for Muslims that are not widows?
three days
How long is the mourning period for Muslims that are widows?
4 months and 10 days
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