Thanatology: Jewish Funeral Rite Quiz
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Aron
Hebrew meaning "container". A coffin or casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts.
Cantor
A religious singer who assists the rabbi.
Chevrah Kadisha
Hebrew meaning "Burial Society". Holy Brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for
the dead. (Often referred to as "washers" by laymen.)
El Molei Rachamin
Sometimes referred to as the Molei. In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally meaning, "God full
of compassion", usually the last prayer of the funeral service
Hesped
A eulogy. A true evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition, as a part of the funeral
service
. Kaddish
, A prayer recited for the 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 eleven months
. Kever
The grave.
Kevurrah
Burial
. Kriah
Hebrew meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief, a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a
symbolic ribbon.
Levaya
A funeral cortege.
Menorah
A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles. The oldest symbol in Judaism.
. Mogen David (Star of David)
A hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles, symbolizing a new hope for the Jewish people.
with Correct Answers | 2025 LATEST
UPDATED.
Aron
Hebrew meaning "container". A coffin or casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts.
Cantor
A religious singer who assists the rabbi.
Chevrah Kadisha
Hebrew meaning "Burial Society". Holy Brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for
the dead. (Often referred to as "washers" by laymen.)
El Molei Rachamin
Sometimes referred to as the Molei. In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally meaning, "God full
of compassion", usually the last prayer of the funeral service
Hesped
A eulogy. A true evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition, as a part of the funeral
service
. Kaddish
, A prayer recited for the 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 eleven months
. Kever
The grave.
Kevurrah
Burial
. Kriah
Hebrew meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief, a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a
symbolic ribbon.
Levaya
A funeral cortege.
Menorah
A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles. The oldest symbol in Judaism.
. Mogen David (Star of David)
A hexagram formed by the combination of two triangles, symbolizing a new hope for the Jewish people.
