When? When Jews talk about someone who has died, they typically use the phrase: “May his.” [her/their] “May the memory be a blessing.”
Compared to Be it Christianity or Islam, Judaism pays very little attention to the afterlife. Therefore, mourning rituals focus more on eternal memory among the living.
soon, p.simple funeral
bury the dayOne has finished with dignity mitzvahor commandment, in JudaismIn traditional communities, all remains of a person must be buried for full religious rites, and if a body cannot be recovered or buried, it can be a source of distress to the family.
according to jewish lawknown as HalachaBodies should be buried as soon as possible after death, although not on the Sabbath (Shabbat) or on major holidays.
First, the body is given a ritual bathknown as TeaAhara,
Judaism does not permit embalming or other practices that prevent decomposition.And bodies are placed in either a simple wooden coffin with no metal parts, or only a shroud (shroud burial is especially common in Israel). No clothes or worldly goods are allowed in the grave.
Unlike many other cultures, there is no public display, as it is considered indecent.
JJewish funerals are usually led by a rabbi. Sanskar emphasizes simplicity and humility.
usually, Close family members of the deceased will tear off a piece of their clothing, usually a shirt or jacket (or, more recently, a ribbon they are wearing), in a ritual. K’riah Which happens before the burial or after the death of the deceased is known. This act is an expression of raw pain and devotion to God. Tradition dictates that the parents of the deceased tear their garments on the left side, over the heart. Others tear the clothes on the right side.
Mourners help bury the body by placing a symbolic amount of soil in the grave.
Jewish law doesn’t do that Cremation has traditionally been permitted, although in the Reform Judaism movement, mostly popular in the United States, it is now considered acceptable.
Seated Shiva – no shower, covered mirrors
Close relatives of the deceased after burial Mourning is traditionally continued at home for a period of seven days Shiva,
those who observe Shiva Working or doing any kind of beauty related activity should be strictly avoided, Including bath. They sit on the floor or on low stools. In some communities, they cover all the mirrors in the house. Entertainment such as music is avoided and sexual relations are not permitted.
during Shivafriends and extended family Visit mourners to offer emotional support and share stories about the deceased.
continued mourning
One of the central prayers of Judaism is the mourning Kaddish, an ancient prayer in the Aramaic language – Unlike most prayers, which are in Hebrew. It is recited at funerals as well as at regular religious services by the grieving.
Prayer Focuses on belief in God and makes no mention of death or the dead.
it It is recited only in the presence of minyanA A quorum of at least 10 Jewish adults. In most traditional communities, it must consist of 10 men, although gender rules vary and are more flexible in progressive communities, especially in the US.
The communal nature of prayer is intended to publicly glorify God’s name and honor the memory of the deceased as a continuing part of the community.Unity. It also provides community support for those in mourning.
mourners say One can recite Kaddish as often as possible after burial for a period of time determined by one’s relationship with the deceased. That’s 11 months for someone who mourns a parent. For others, it is small. but prayers are also recited The anniversary of death according to the Hebrew calendar, known as Ytime period Or AZakarah,
tombstones
most jews Community gravestones are not added to the grave – or marked, depending on their tradition – until a month to a year after the burial.
It is customary for Jews to leave a pebble instead of a flower on the gravestone when visiting a grave. A sign of travel and a symbol of the permanence of memory.
Edited by: Felix Tamst, Elizabeth Grenier