How do Jews bury their dead?

Answer 1

According to Judaism burial is not only an obligation but a Mitzva (a religious law) as well. It is considered kindness and charity to the dead. There are two principals regarding burial according to Judaism.

The first and most important principal is to prevent humiliation to the dead. This is why the burial ceremony is scheduled as close as possible to the passing. The soul of the deceased is waiting for the body to be buried. It feels sorrow as long as the body is not buried.

The second principle in Jewish burial is to console and to take into consideration the mourning family. Because of this, sometimes the burial is postponed for a few days until the family can gather together for the ritual. Another issue is to give condolence to the mourning family which is also considered a mithva (a religious law).

The body is cleaned and prepared before burial by special people which are responsible for doing so. Before burial eulogies are said. Then the body is put upon a stretcher and covered with a Talit which is a Jewish prayer shawl. The stretcher is carried by the deceased relatives and/or friends. (If there are non then the deceased is considered Met Miztva which means that any Jew who is able to, must participate in the burial). The deceased is put into a hole in the ground which was dug by the gravediggers and then the deceased relatives cover the grave with soil with shovels. After 30 days a tombstone is put upon the grave.

Jew do not bury on Shabbat (the seventh day of the week which is forbidden to have any act of creation on it.) or any other Holiday (for the same reason).

Answer 2

From the time of death until burial the corpse is not left unattended. Usually candles are lit near a corpse. Corpses are always entirely covered - never is a dead person put on display. Corpses are washed before burial and then dressed in plain white (linen) shrouds which cover them entirely, including a hood over the head and gloves over the hands and feet. Males are then wrapped in a Tallit (prayer shawl), females in a plain sheet. If a coffin is used it needs to be of plain wood. In Israel burial is done directly into the ground. The burial is supposed to take place as soon as possible. Only males actively take part in funerals while women may attend. Before the burial it is customary to give a eulogy - except on days considered festive. After the corpse / coffin is lowered into the ground and covered with something solid (if there's no coffin), the participants take turns shoveling dirt into the grave. The Kaddish is then recited - by descendant or relatives if they are present. Burials can take place during the day or night. Most Jewish communities have burial societies (called "Chevra Kadisha - lit. "Holy Society") to take care of the entire process from death until funeral. After the funeral the relatives (parents, siblings, spouse & children) spend a week "sitting Shiva" during which they must sit on the ground (on on low stools), may not leave the house (except for emergencies) and during which they mourn their loss.

Answer 3

Jewish rituals are the things they do on holidays.

Answer 2

Circumcision, redeeming of the firstborn, Bar Mitzva, wedding, Kaddish, candlelighting, prayer, Torah reading, saying blessings.

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Answer 4

Funeral: This takes place within 24-hours of death (or if that period overlaps with Shabbat 48-hours) and the body is buried in the ground in a coffin. Cremation is explicitly forbidden.

Observance of laws of mourning by the relatives: This requires a seven-day "Shiva" which is where the mourners (the deceased's close family) open up their home to receive well-wishers bringing food and condolences.

Comforting the mourners: It is incumbent for friends of the deceased and their families to come to Shiva and comfort the mourners.

Saying Kaddish: This is a prayer hallowing God and for mourning the loss of the deceased.

Learning mishnas for the merit of the deceased: This is done so that some good can come from the loss of life.

Answer 5

1. The body is uncovered. (It has been covered with a sheet awaiting ritual purification.)
2. The body is washed carefully. As all blood must be buried along with the deceased, any open bleeding is stopped. The body is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, body fluids and solids, and anything else that may be on the skin. All jewellery is removed.
3. The body is purified with water, either by immersion in a mikvah, or by pouring a continuous stream in a prescribed manner.
4. The body is dried (according to most customs).
5. The body is dressed in traditional burial clothing (tachrichim). A sash is wrapped around the clothing and tied in the form of the Hebrew letter "shin," representing one of the names of G-d.
6. The coffin (aron) (if there is a coffin) is prepared by removing any linings or other embellishments. A winding sheet is laid into the coffin. Outside the Land of Israel, if the person wore a prayer shawl during their life, one is laid in the coffin for wrapping the body once it is placed there. One of the corner fringes is removed from the shawl to signify that it will no longer be used for prayer in life and it also signifies that the person is absolved from having to keep any of the Mitzvot (Commandments) as written in the Torah.
7. The body is then lifted into the coffin and wrapped in the prayer shawl and sheet. Soil from Israel (afar), if available, is placed over various parts of the body and sprinkled in the coffin.
8. The coffin is closed.

Answer 6

There is a short prayer service with a closed coffin, and then the body is buried. Often, the mourners each shovel a small amount of dirt onto the coffin at the end of the service.

Answer 7

On the day of burial, there is a funeral. After that, the immediate family members follow a 7 day ritual called Shiva, in which the stay in the house and receive guests.

Answer 8

hi all they a put inthe ground

Answer 9

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