Principles of Funeral Service Final
Exam 337 Questions and Answers
Jewish Funeral Rite Key Terms -
✔️
Introduction to Judaism -
✔️*Judaism, thought to date back to the 16th century B.C.
*Was the first monotheistic religion.
*Founded by Abraham.
*Judaism was the foundation for Christianity and Islam.
*Judaism is based on the doctrine of one God, ancient scriptures (Old Testament)
and talmud (oral teachings of the Torah).
Aron/Aaron -
✔️Hebrew Meaning "container". A coffin or casket made completely of wood- no
metal parts.
Cantor -
✔️Religious singer who assists the Rabbi
Chevrah Kadisha -
✔️"Washers". Trained in Tahara
El Molei Rachamin -
✔️Molei sometimes referred to memorial service. Meaning, "God full of
compassion."
Hesped -
✔️Part of the funeral service. Eulogy - evaluate the individual life sanctioned by
Jewish faith.
Judaism -
✔️Monotheistic religion of the Jewish faith.
Kaddish -
✔️Which means, "Holy" or "Sanctification."
Prayer recited for the deceased by direct mourners, Mom, Dad, Spouse, Brothers,
Sisters for the first time at conclusion of interment. Recited at every service for 11
months.
Kever -
✔️The grave
,Kevurah -
✔️The Burial
Kriah -
✔️Tearing upper corner of garment
Levaya -
✔️Funeral cortege
Menorah -
✔️A candelabrum with a central stem bearing 7 candles; it is the oldest symbol in
Judaism.
Minyan -
✔️Quorum of 10 men over the age of 13.
Mogen David -
✔️Star of David
Rabbi -
✔️Teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith.
Shabbat -
✔️The Jewish Sabbath begins sundown Friday ends sundown Saturday
Shivah -
✔️7 days of mourning following the burial.
The Shiva marks a 7 day period of intense mourning beginning on the day of the
burial.
During this period of time, the family members are "encouraged to stay away from
work or school, to remain at home, and to contemplate the meaning of life and the
manner in which adjustment will be made to the death of the beloved."
During this 7 day period, the mourners are discouraged from any act which will call
attention to themselves, even to the extent of covering all the mirrors in the home.
The family will often sit on Shiva stools, which are low to the ground, in order to
humble themselves while they contemplate life following the death of a loved one.
Services are to be conducted in the morning, afternoon, and evening during this time
and a Shiva (7 day) candle burns throughout this period.
Shivah Candle -
✔️Special candle burned 7 days of mourning
Sholoshism -
✔️Meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; The 30 - day mourning period.
,Shomer -
✔️Watcher (sitter) Remains with the body until the burial
Shroud -
✔️A cloth or garment in which a dead person is wrapped or dressed for burial.
Synagogue -
✔️The local organization and place of worship of a Jewish congregation.
Tachrichim -
✔️Hand sewn white linen; shroud decedent dressed in
Taharah -
✔️Ceremony performed by Chevra Kaddisha, washing the deceased before burial,
ritual, purification, cleansing of the body.
Tallith -
✔️A prayer shawl worn by men during the morning prayer service.
Temple -
✔️Religious building of reform and conservative Jews.
Torah -
✔️Book of law, instruction, and learning.
Yahrzeit -
✔️Anniversary of the date of death which Kaddish is recited.
Yahrzeit Candle -
✔️Candle burned for 24 hours on anniversary of death.
Yizkor -
✔️Memorial service recited four times a year.
Yamaka/Yarmulke/Kippah -
✔️Skull cap worn by Jewish males.
Jews express their religious beliefs at 3 distinct levels -
✔️1). Orthodox - The most traditional and strict in regards to dress, language, and
life-style.
2). Conservative - Moderately strict. Respect and obey some orthodox practices, but
live a more contemporary lifestyle.
3). Reform - The least strict and traditional. Respect moral laws, but deemphasize
the importance of living in a traditional way.
Jewish - Notification of Death -
, ✔️The Rabbi should be notified immediately if the deceased was an Orthodox Jew.
However, if the deceased belonged to the Reformed or Conservative Jewish
synagogues, you might find that the Rabbi prefers to be notified after the removal
has taken place.
The Jewish Sabbath -
✔️Begins at nightfall on Friday to Nightfall on Saturday. For Orthodox Jew this day is
strictly observed. No business dealings are to be conducted on this day. No work is
allowed, no writing, and even travel is forbidden.
Jewish - Making the Removal -
✔️There are no restrictions when making a removal of a deceased Reformed or
Conservative Jew. However, if the deceased was an Orthodox Jew and the death
occurs on the Sabbath (from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday) the removal
should NOT be made until after the sun has set on Saturday, marking the end of the
Sabbath.
Jewish - Preparation of the Remains -
✔️Reform or Conservative Jew - there are usually no religious restrictions
concerning the preparation of the deceased, including embalming.
However, since some Reformed and Conservative Jews will follow the Orthodox
traditions, it is important that the funeral home staff maintain close communication
with the family and Rabbi to prevent unnecessary problems from occurring.
Orthodox Jew - If the deceased is an Orthodox Jew, embalming is usually not
allowed. The reason for not embalming the body is a religious one. The Orthodox
Jews believe that nothing should be done which would delay the return of the body
back to the original elements it came from.
Jewish - Dressing and Casketing the Remains -
✔️Orthodox Jew - Male
It is the responsibility of the Chevrah Kadish to shroud the body. Usually male/male
and female/female, but not always.
The Tachrichim should be made of white linen without binding, hems, knots or
pockets.
The Tachrichim for men consists of 7 garments:
1). Mitznefs - Headdress
2). Michnasayim - Trousers with closed feet
3). K'sones - A shirt with sleeves
4). Kittel - A robe with collar and sleeves
5). Avnet, Gartel - A sash
6). Tallis - A prayer shawl
7). Sovev - A small linen bag used as a headrest
The Tachrichim for women consists of 8 garments including:
1). Bonnet - Covering for the hair
2). Michnasayim - Pants with closed feet
Exam 337 Questions and Answers
Jewish Funeral Rite Key Terms -
✔️
Introduction to Judaism -
✔️*Judaism, thought to date back to the 16th century B.C.
*Was the first monotheistic religion.
*Founded by Abraham.
*Judaism was the foundation for Christianity and Islam.
*Judaism is based on the doctrine of one God, ancient scriptures (Old Testament)
and talmud (oral teachings of the Torah).
Aron/Aaron -
✔️Hebrew Meaning "container". A coffin or casket made completely of wood- no
metal parts.
Cantor -
✔️Religious singer who assists the Rabbi
Chevrah Kadisha -
✔️"Washers". Trained in Tahara
El Molei Rachamin -
✔️Molei sometimes referred to memorial service. Meaning, "God full of
compassion."
Hesped -
✔️Part of the funeral service. Eulogy - evaluate the individual life sanctioned by
Jewish faith.
Judaism -
✔️Monotheistic religion of the Jewish faith.
Kaddish -
✔️Which means, "Holy" or "Sanctification."
Prayer recited for the deceased by direct mourners, Mom, Dad, Spouse, Brothers,
Sisters for the first time at conclusion of interment. Recited at every service for 11
months.
Kever -
✔️The grave
,Kevurah -
✔️The Burial
Kriah -
✔️Tearing upper corner of garment
Levaya -
✔️Funeral cortege
Menorah -
✔️A candelabrum with a central stem bearing 7 candles; it is the oldest symbol in
Judaism.
Minyan -
✔️Quorum of 10 men over the age of 13.
Mogen David -
✔️Star of David
Rabbi -
✔️Teacher or ordained leader in the Jewish faith.
Shabbat -
✔️The Jewish Sabbath begins sundown Friday ends sundown Saturday
Shivah -
✔️7 days of mourning following the burial.
The Shiva marks a 7 day period of intense mourning beginning on the day of the
burial.
During this period of time, the family members are "encouraged to stay away from
work or school, to remain at home, and to contemplate the meaning of life and the
manner in which adjustment will be made to the death of the beloved."
During this 7 day period, the mourners are discouraged from any act which will call
attention to themselves, even to the extent of covering all the mirrors in the home.
The family will often sit on Shiva stools, which are low to the ground, in order to
humble themselves while they contemplate life following the death of a loved one.
Services are to be conducted in the morning, afternoon, and evening during this time
and a Shiva (7 day) candle burns throughout this period.
Shivah Candle -
✔️Special candle burned 7 days of mourning
Sholoshism -
✔️Meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; The 30 - day mourning period.
,Shomer -
✔️Watcher (sitter) Remains with the body until the burial
Shroud -
✔️A cloth or garment in which a dead person is wrapped or dressed for burial.
Synagogue -
✔️The local organization and place of worship of a Jewish congregation.
Tachrichim -
✔️Hand sewn white linen; shroud decedent dressed in
Taharah -
✔️Ceremony performed by Chevra Kaddisha, washing the deceased before burial,
ritual, purification, cleansing of the body.
Tallith -
✔️A prayer shawl worn by men during the morning prayer service.
Temple -
✔️Religious building of reform and conservative Jews.
Torah -
✔️Book of law, instruction, and learning.
Yahrzeit -
✔️Anniversary of the date of death which Kaddish is recited.
Yahrzeit Candle -
✔️Candle burned for 24 hours on anniversary of death.
Yizkor -
✔️Memorial service recited four times a year.
Yamaka/Yarmulke/Kippah -
✔️Skull cap worn by Jewish males.
Jews express their religious beliefs at 3 distinct levels -
✔️1). Orthodox - The most traditional and strict in regards to dress, language, and
life-style.
2). Conservative - Moderately strict. Respect and obey some orthodox practices, but
live a more contemporary lifestyle.
3). Reform - The least strict and traditional. Respect moral laws, but deemphasize
the importance of living in a traditional way.
Jewish - Notification of Death -
, ✔️The Rabbi should be notified immediately if the deceased was an Orthodox Jew.
However, if the deceased belonged to the Reformed or Conservative Jewish
synagogues, you might find that the Rabbi prefers to be notified after the removal
has taken place.
The Jewish Sabbath -
✔️Begins at nightfall on Friday to Nightfall on Saturday. For Orthodox Jew this day is
strictly observed. No business dealings are to be conducted on this day. No work is
allowed, no writing, and even travel is forbidden.
Jewish - Making the Removal -
✔️There are no restrictions when making a removal of a deceased Reformed or
Conservative Jew. However, if the deceased was an Orthodox Jew and the death
occurs on the Sabbath (from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday) the removal
should NOT be made until after the sun has set on Saturday, marking the end of the
Sabbath.
Jewish - Preparation of the Remains -
✔️Reform or Conservative Jew - there are usually no religious restrictions
concerning the preparation of the deceased, including embalming.
However, since some Reformed and Conservative Jews will follow the Orthodox
traditions, it is important that the funeral home staff maintain close communication
with the family and Rabbi to prevent unnecessary problems from occurring.
Orthodox Jew - If the deceased is an Orthodox Jew, embalming is usually not
allowed. The reason for not embalming the body is a religious one. The Orthodox
Jews believe that nothing should be done which would delay the return of the body
back to the original elements it came from.
Jewish - Dressing and Casketing the Remains -
✔️Orthodox Jew - Male
It is the responsibility of the Chevrah Kadish to shroud the body. Usually male/male
and female/female, but not always.
The Tachrichim should be made of white linen without binding, hems, knots or
pockets.
The Tachrichim for men consists of 7 garments:
1). Mitznefs - Headdress
2). Michnasayim - Trousers with closed feet
3). K'sones - A shirt with sleeves
4). Kittel - A robe with collar and sleeves
5). Avnet, Gartel - A sash
6). Tallis - A prayer shawl
7). Sovev - A small linen bag used as a headrest
The Tachrichim for women consists of 8 garments including:
1). Bonnet - Covering for the hair
2). Michnasayim - Pants with closed feet
