Hebrew Terms Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Hebrew meaning of 'Aron'?

Container (correct)

Group caring for the dead

Casket made entirely of wood (correct)

Religious singer

What is a Cantor?

A religious singer who assists the clergy.

What does 'Chevrah Kadisha' mean?

Holy or Burial Society.

What is 'El Malei Rachamin'?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a Grave?

An excavation in the earth for interment. Signup and view all the answers

What are Grave Straps used for?

For lowering the casket into the grave. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hesped?

A eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life. Signup and view all the answers

Who recites the Kaddish?

Direct mourners Signup and view all the answers

What does Kriah symbolize?

Grief. Signup and view all the answers

What is Levaya?

Funeral procession. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lowering Device?

A mechanical device used to lower a casket. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Menorah?

A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mogen David symbolize?

A new hope for the Jewish people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Rabbi?

A teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith. Signup and view all the answers

When does Shabbat begin?

At sundown Friday. Signup and view all the answers

How long is Shivah observed?

Seven (7) days. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sholoshim?

A 30-day mourning period. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Shomer?

A watcher who sits with the deceased until burial. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Shroud?

A cloth or garment for wrapping a corpse. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Synagogue?

A place of religious worship in the Jewish faith. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tachrichim?

Hand-sewn white linen shrouds. Signup and view all the answers

What does Taharah involve?

The ceremony of washing the deceased. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Tallith?

A prayer shawl worn during morning prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tehillim?

Prayers said before the funeral. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Torah?

The law of God and foundation of Jewish faith. Signup and view all the answers

What are Vestments?

Ritual garments worn by the clergy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Yahrzeit commemorate?

The anniversary of death. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Yarmulke?

A skullcap worn by men during temple services. Signup and view all the answers

What does Yizkor signify?

A memorial service recited four times a year. Signup and view all the answers

All services and arrangements are under the supervision of the ______ and funeral director.

Rabbi Signup and view all the answers

Notify rabbi immediately following death unless on the ______.

Sabbath Signup and view all the answers

The group leader of the ______ needs to be notified.

Chevra Kadisha Signup and view all the answers

No , or unnecessary __ are to take place in the room with the body.

Smoking, Eating, Talking Signup and view all the answers

This process is called 'the watch' (________).

Shmira Signup and view all the answers

No removals are made on the ______.

Sabbath Signup and view all the answers

Intent is to give back the entire body to the ______.

Earth Signup and view all the answers

Once death is definitive process begins.

Straw Signup and view all the answers

Body is placed on the sheet, face up with feet towards the ______.

Door Signup and view all the answers

Windows in the room are to be ______.

Opened Signup and view all the answers

The deceased is addressed in ______.

Hebrew Signup and view all the answers

The deceased is asked to forgive any ______ in the process.

Indignity Signup and view all the answers

______ are recited.

Prayers Signup and view all the answers

Limbs straightened, eyes closed, mouth closed with a scarf or handkerchief wrapped around, ______ is elevated.

Head Signup and view all the answers

Candle is lit and placed at the ______ of deceased.

Head Signup and view all the answers

Only ______ Jews may handle the body.

Observant Signup and view all the answers

Process is called 'Laying Down' (_______): Needs to be done prior to washing (taharah)

Hashkava Signup and view all the answers

______ in the household are covered: Removes vanity from grieving and hides resemblances.

Mirrors Signup and view all the answers

From the time of death until the ______ a shomer will remain in close proximity with the body reciting prayers.

Funeral Signup and view all the answers

Embalming is only allowed if _ _ requires it.

Civil Law Signup and view all the answers

_______ (Taharah) by the chevra kadisha.

Washing Signup and view all the answers

Broken pottery, soil from Israel, wooden instruments, pails and pitchers, cloth strips for washing, prayer shawl for ______.

Men Signup and view all the answers

_______ are permitted if deceased had communicable disease.

Gloves Signup and view all the answers

Coffin or caskets (aron) should be ______.

Plain Signup and view all the answers

Assembled with , not metal screws.

Wooden Pegs Signup and view all the answers

No or _.

Ornamentation, Lining Signup and view all the answers

No ______ glues.

Animal Signup and view all the answers

Holes may be drilled into the ______ to get the deceased closer to the earth.

Bottom Signup and view all the answers

Body is ______ by the chevra kadisha.

Shrouded Signup and view all the answers

___ garments for men.

7 Signup and view all the answers

____ garments for women.

8 Signup and view all the answers

Pillow for the deceased is filled with _ from Israel and _.

Soil, Straw Signup and view all the answers

Soil may also be spread on the bottom of the _____

Aron Signup and view all the answers

_____ items may be included.

Personal Signup and view all the answers

What was on the body at the time of _____ should remain with the body in the casket.

Death Signup and view all the answers

Once casket is ______ it is to remain closed.

Closed Signup and view all the answers

Casket should be removed _____ first as it travels for burial.

Feet Signup and view all the answers

______ are to be washed after being in contact with or near the body.

Hands Signup and view all the answers

Held at the ___ _ or at the _____ rarely at the synagogue.

Funeral Home, Cemetery Signup and view all the answers

Aron is placed parallel and covered with a _____.

Pall Signup and view all the answers

_____ is placed nearby.

Menorah Signup and view all the answers

______ are not usually present.

Flowers Signup and view all the answers

Service is directed by the ______.

Rabbi Signup and view all the answers

No funerals are held on the _____

Sabbath Signup and view all the answers

_______ may accompany the rabbi.

Cantor Signup and view all the answers

Cortege (levaya) may stop by the ______ for the rabbi to say a prayer at the door.

Synagogue Signup and view all the answers

Coach door should be ______ during this time.

Open Signup and view all the answers

During procession the rabbi will stop __ times to pray and recite a Psalm.

7 Signup and view all the answers

Aron is placed on _ slats and _ straps.

Wooden, Cloth Signup and view all the answers

Grave is typically _______ (simple).

Unadorned Signup and view all the answers

Rabbi recites prayers and everyone recites the ______.

Kaddish Signup and view all the answers

Clothing of family may be _ or ___ at this time.

Torn, Cut Signup and view all the answers

______ shovels dirt first onto the aron then members of the family take turns shoveling until the aron is covered; shovel is not passed from person to person.

Rabbi Signup and view all the answers

Mourners wash hands ______ times by pouring water on them from a vessel.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Hands are _____-dried.

Air Signup and view all the answers

Blood relatives are expected to refrain from __, _ or ______ during mourning periods.

Work, Festivities, Entertainment Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of death is the start of the mourning period.

Anniversary Signup and view all the answers

A private memorial service is held by immediate family and friends, usually in ______ home.

Private Signup and view all the answers

A special candle is lit for ____ hours.

24 Signup and view all the answers

It can also be the day the ______ is unveiled.

Headstone Signup and view all the answers

A public memorial service recited ____ times a year.

4 Signup and view all the answers

Held in a ______.

Synagogue Signup and view all the answers

Includes recitation of El Malei Rachamin, the sacred prayer of ______.

Mercy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jewish Funeral Practices and Terminology

Aron: A wooden casket with no metal parts, symbolizing the Hebrew meaning "container."
Cantor: A religious singer supporting clergy and assisting the Rabbi during services.
Chevrah Kadisha: Meaning "Holy or Burial Society," this group cares for the deceased, handling funeral preparations within the Jewish community.
El Malei Rachamin: A memorial service translated as "God full of compassion," typically recited as the final prayer at a funeral.
Grave: An excavated space in the earth for interring the deceased.
Grave Straps: Materials used to lower the casket into the grave.
Hesped: A eulogy offering true evaluation of the deceased's life within the funeral service.

Mourning Prayers and Rituals

Kaddish: A prayer recited for the deceased by direct mourners, observed at interment and subsequently at services for eleven months by children for parents.
Kriah: A symbolic act of tearing a garment or ribbon to express grief.
Levaya: The funeral procession in Jewish tradition.
Shivah: A seven-day mourning period following the burial.
Sholoshim: The 30-day mourning period wherein mourners follow specific practices.
Yahrzeit: The anniversary of a loved one’s death, observed with remembrance rituals.

Ritual Practices and Clothing

Menorah: A seven-branched candelabrum symbolizing Judaism's oldest traditions.
Mogen David (Star of David): A hexagram symbol, representing hope for the Jewish people.
Shroud: A traditional cloth for wrapping the deceased before burial.
Tachrichim: White linen garments used to dress the deceased members of the Jewish faith.
Taharah: A ritual washing ceremony performed by the Chevra Kadisha, purifying the body before burial.

Funeral Arrangements and Conduct

Synagogue: A place of worship in Judaism, where funeral services may occasionally be held.
Tallith: A prayer shawl worn by men during morning prayers.
Shomer: A watcher who stays with the deceased, reciting Psalms until burial.
Vestments: Ritual garments worn by clergy during services.
Zionism: The significance of burial rituals emphasizes Jewish law and community involvement in the observance of mourning practices.

Specific Practices and Restrictions

Removal of Remains: Traditionally, no removals occur on the Sabbath unless required by public health.
Pre-funeral Prayers (Tehillim): Psalms recited by friends and a shomer before funeral services.
Washing and Handling of the Deceased: Strict guidelines are followed to ensure respect and cleanliness, including using broken pottery and wooden instruments.
Committal: During the burial, the Rabbi recites prayers, and family members participate in shoveling dirt on the casket, preserving rituals of dignity and respect.

Observances and Community

Laws of Mourning: Clear expectations for relatives include refraining from celebrations and certain activities during mourning periods.
Festivities and Restrictions: During Shivah, Sholoshim, and Yahrzeit, specific restrictions are placed on festivities and communal gatherings.
Yizkor Service: Memorial prayers recited publicly four times a year, integrates community remembrance into Jewish ritual life.

Conclusion

Cultural Practices: Each aspect of Jewish funeral rites reflects deep respect for the deceased and their family, emphasizing communal support, remembrance, and adherence to tradition.
Teaching Role of the Rabbi: Integral in leading funeral services, educating mourners, and maintaining observances through the phases of loss.

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Hebrew Terms Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Hebrew meaning of 'Aron'?

What is a Cantor?

What does 'Chevrah Kadisha' mean?

What is 'El Malei Rachamin'?

What is a Grave?

What are Grave Straps used for?

What is a Hesped?

Who recites the Kaddish?

What does Kriah symbolize?

What is Levaya?

What is a Lowering Device?

What is a Menorah?

What does Mogen David symbolize?

What is the definition of Rabbi?

When does Shabbat begin?

How long is Shivah observed?

What is Sholoshim?

What is a Shomer?

What is a Shroud?

What is a Synagogue?

What are Tachrichim?

What does Taharah involve?

What is a Tallith?

What are Tehillim?

What is the Torah?

What are Vestments?

What does Yahrzeit commemorate?

What is a Yarmulke?

What does Yizkor signify?

All services and arrangements are under the supervision of the ______ and funeral director.

Notify rabbi immediately following death unless on the ______.

The group leader of the ______ needs to be notified.

No ______, ______ or unnecessary ______ are to take place in the room with the body.

This process is called 'the watch' (________).

No removals are made on the ______.

Intent is to give back the entire body to the ______.

Once death is definitive process begins.

Body is placed on the sheet, face up with feet towards the ______.

Windows in the room are to be ______.

The deceased is addressed in ______.

The deceased is asked to forgive any ______ in the process.

______ are recited.

Limbs straightened, eyes closed, mouth closed with a scarf or handkerchief wrapped around, ______ is elevated.

Candle is lit and placed at the ______ of deceased.

Only ______ Jews may handle the body.

Process is called 'Laying Down' (_______): Needs to be done prior to washing (taharah)

______ in the household are covered: Removes vanity from grieving and hides resemblances.

From the time of death until the ______ a shomer will remain in close proximity with the body reciting prayers.

Embalming is only allowed if _____ _____ requires it.

_______ (Taharah) by the chevra kadisha.

Broken pottery, soil from Israel, wooden instruments, pails and pitchers, cloth strips for washing, prayer shawl for ______.

_______ are permitted if deceased had communicable disease.

Coffin or caskets (aron) should be ______.

Assembled with ______ ______, not metal screws.

No ______ or _______.

No ______ glues.

Holes may be drilled into the ______ to get the deceased closer to the earth.

Body is ______ by the chevra kadisha.

___ garments for men.

____ garments for women.

Pillow for the deceased is filled with _____ from Israel and _____.

Soil may also be spread on the bottom of the _____

_____ items may be included.

What was on the body at the time of _____ should remain with the body in the casket.

Once casket is ______ it is to remain closed.

Casket should be removed _____ first as it travels for burial.

______ are to be washed after being in contact with or near the body.

Held at the _____ _____ or at the _______ rarely at the synagogue.

Aron is placed parallel and covered with a _____.

_____ is placed nearby.

______ are not usually present.

Service is directed by the ______.

No funerals are held on the _____

_______ may accompany the rabbi.

Cortege (levaya) may stop by the ______ for the rabbi to say a prayer at the door.

Coach door should be ______ during this time.

During procession the rabbi will stop __ times to pray and recite a Psalm.

Aron is placed on _____ slats and _____ straps.

No , or unnecessary __ are to take place in the room with the body.

Embalming is only allowed if _ _ requires it.

Assembled with , not metal screws.

No or _.

Pillow for the deceased is filled with _ from Israel and _.

Held at the ___ _ or at the _____ rarely at the synagogue.

Aron is placed on _ slats and _ straps.

Clothing of family may be _ or ___ at this time.

Blood relatives are expected to refrain from __, _ or ______ during mourning periods.