 | Term | Definition |
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orthodox |
strict, deterined and absolute in beliefs, set in ways of doing things |
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conservative |
middle of the road jews, lean more toward orthodox |
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reformed |
free, loose, and not strict, revert to orthodox at burial, marriage, and death |
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sabbath |
holy day of rest |
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torah |
jewish scripture, first five books of bible |
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talmud |
jewish oral teachings |
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kriah ribbon |
a symbol of mourning that is cut (conservative and reformed) |
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shivah |
sit for 7 days of mourning |
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shivah benches |
these show humility while sitting shivah |
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sholoshim |
30 days of mourning |
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yahrzeit |
year anniversary of death |
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yizkor |
memorial prayers for deceased 4 times a year |
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daven |
to pray |
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sovev |
linen bag of israel dirt |
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kaddish |
jewish mourning prayer |
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el molei rachamin |
final prayer of jewish funeral service |
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niftar |
deceased |
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bar minen |
male deceased |
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bat minen |
female deceased |
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avelim |
mourner |
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rabbi |
conducts service |
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cantor |
singer |
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synagogue |
orthodox funeral service |
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temple |
reformed and conservative service |
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ark |
focal point of synagogue or temple |
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bimah |
sanctuary |
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ner tamid |
oil lamp in bimah that signifies eternal light |
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menorah |
candelabra |
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mogen david |
star of david |
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chevra kadisha |
burial society-washers |
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mitzvah |
good deed |
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tahara |
washing of the body ceremony |
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shomer |
overseer of the tahara |
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shmira |
the watching done by the shomer |
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prays tehilim |
prayers and psalms |
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tachrichim |
burial shroud |
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yamaka |
skull cap worn by jewish men |
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yami |
little boy's yamaka |
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tallis |
prayer shawl worn by jewish men |
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apron |
worn by female with the tachrichim |
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aron |
jewish wooden casket, holes in bottem, bloodied garments go with body |
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hesped |
eulogy |
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layava |
funeral procession |
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bais hakevorous |
burial ground |
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kevor |
grave |
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bet olan |
to bury |
