| The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning The Sanctity of Life |
| Aninut: The time between death and burial Eil Malei Rahamim: "God The Merciful Ruler." The memorial prayer Hesped: Eulogy Hevra Kedisha: Holy society. Those who prepare the death for burial and aid the mourners. K'riah: The ritual tearing of ganments as a sign of bereavement. Matzeivah: Gravestone Minyan: Ten Jewish adults required for communal prayer service. Mourner's Kadish: A prayer of praise for God recited by the bereaved. Onen: A bereaved person in the period in the period between death and burial. Seudat Havra'ah: Meal served to mourners apon returning home from the burial. Shloshim: The 30 day period of mourning for close relatives beginning on the day of burial. Shomer: Person who attends the body of the deceased from death until burial. Shiva: The seven day period of intense mourning beginning on the day of burial. Tahara: Ritual washing and preparation of the deceased for burial. Tahkrikim: White linen burial shrouds. Tallit: Prayer shawl. Yahrtzeit: Anniversary of the day of death. Yizkor: Memorial service held on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Passover, and Shavuot |
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