AAMI Funeral Home Directing Exam
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"container" A coffin or casket Aron
made entirely of wood and
containing no metal parts.
A candelabrum with a central Menorah
stem bearing seven candles.
The oldest symbol in Judaism.
(Star of David) A hexagram Mogen David
formed by the combination of
two triangles, symbolizing a
new hope for Jewish people.
A teacher or ordained leader Rabbi
of the Jewish faith.
(Sabbath) Jewish Sabbath Shabbat
which begins at sundown
Friday and ends at Sundown
on Saturday.
7 day mourning period Shivah
beginning the day of burial.
30 day mourning period Sholoshim
,The watcher (sitter) who Shomer
remains with the body until
burial. The watch is called the
"shimra."
A hand-sewn white linen Tachrichim
shroud in which the deceased
members of the Jewish faith
are dressed.
A prayer shawl worn by Tallith
Orthodox Jewish men during
the prayer service.
The ceremony performed by Taharah
the Chevra Kadisha of washing
the deceased before the
burial; rite of purification of
the body.
The anniversary of death. Yahrzeit
The skull cap worn by men at Yarmulke/Kippah/Yamakah
temple/funeral service.
A memorial service recited Yizkor
four times a year.
A religious singer who assists Cantor
the Rabbi.
"Burial Society" Holy Chevra Kadisha
Brotherhood of men or women
, from a synagogue who care
for the deceased. Sometimes
they are know as "washers."
The last prayer of a funeral El Molei Rachamin
service. In the Jewish faith, a
memorial service; literally
meaning "God full of
compassion."
A eulogy; a true evaluation of Hesped
an individual's life sanctioned
by Jewish tradition as part of
their funeral service.
The grave Kever
A prayer recited for the Kaddish
deceased by the direct
mourners (parents, siblings,
spouse, children) for the first
time at the conclusion of the
interment service. It is recited
by children for their parents at
every service for 11 months.
Burial Kevurah
"Rending or tearing" a symbol Kriah
of grief, a tear in the upper
corner of the garment or on a
symbolic ribbon.
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"container" A coffin or casket Aron
made entirely of wood and
containing no metal parts.
A candelabrum with a central Menorah
stem bearing seven candles.
The oldest symbol in Judaism.
(Star of David) A hexagram Mogen David
formed by the combination of
two triangles, symbolizing a
new hope for Jewish people.
A teacher or ordained leader Rabbi
of the Jewish faith.
(Sabbath) Jewish Sabbath Shabbat
which begins at sundown
Friday and ends at Sundown
on Saturday.
7 day mourning period Shivah
beginning the day of burial.
30 day mourning period Sholoshim
,The watcher (sitter) who Shomer
remains with the body until
burial. The watch is called the
"shimra."
A hand-sewn white linen Tachrichim
shroud in which the deceased
members of the Jewish faith
are dressed.
A prayer shawl worn by Tallith
Orthodox Jewish men during
the prayer service.
The ceremony performed by Taharah
the Chevra Kadisha of washing
the deceased before the
burial; rite of purification of
the body.
The anniversary of death. Yahrzeit
The skull cap worn by men at Yarmulke/Kippah/Yamakah
temple/funeral service.
A memorial service recited Yizkor
four times a year.
A religious singer who assists Cantor
the Rabbi.
"Burial Society" Holy Chevra Kadisha
Brotherhood of men or women
, from a synagogue who care
for the deceased. Sometimes
they are know as "washers."
The last prayer of a funeral El Molei Rachamin
service. In the Jewish faith, a
memorial service; literally
meaning "God full of
compassion."
A eulogy; a true evaluation of Hesped
an individual's life sanctioned
by Jewish tradition as part of
their funeral service.
The grave Kever
A prayer recited for the Kaddish
deceased by the direct
mourners (parents, siblings,
spouse, children) for the first
time at the conclusion of the
interment service. It is recited
by children for their parents at
every service for 11 months.
Burial Kevurah
"Rending or tearing" a symbol Kriah
of grief, a tear in the upper
corner of the garment or on a
symbolic ribbon.
