The burial
in the Jewish faith, the funeral procession
Leveya
n the Jewish faith, prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, and children) for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service; subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for eleven months and by other categories of mourners for 30 days
Kaddish
religious singer who assists the clergy - the rabbi in the Jewish faith, or the priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith
Cantor
Jewish sabbath; begins at Sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday
Shabbat
prayer shawl worn by men during the Morning Prayer service in the Jewish faith
Tallith
in the Jewish faith, the burial
Kevurah
in the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally God full of compassion; usually the last prayer of the funeral service; is sometimes referred to as the Malei.
El Malei Rachamin
Teachings of Judaism are based on these texts.
Old Testament and Talmud
meaning 30 in the Jewish faith; 30-day period of mourning
Sholoshim
hand-sewn white linen shroud in which deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed
Tachrichim
in the Jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the body until burial
Shomer
in the Jewish faith, prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer; taken from the book of Psalms
Tehillim
Candelabrum (central stem with 7 candles; oldest symbol of the Jewish faith).
Menorah
(Mahzeit) in the Jewish faith, anniversary of a death
Yahrzeit
Rend/tear representing grief/anguish
Kriah
Most strict of the three branches of Judaism, continuing with many of the original traditions and beliefs.
Orthodox
in the Jewish faith, a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased's life as part of the funeral service
Hesped
Star of DAVID
MOGEN DAVID
in the Jewish faith, memorial service recited four times a year
Yizkor
(Kippah/Yarmulke) Skull cap.
Yamaka
in the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the deceased before the burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body; should be performed by the Chevra Kaddisha
Taharah
Hebrew phrase meaning Holy Society; group of men or women from the synagogue who care for the dead; may be referred to by laymen as Washers; in the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparation for Jewish funerals.
Chevrah Kadisha
Ordained leader (clergy).
Rabbi
On the first anniversary, there may be an unveiling of the new grave memorial.
Unveiling
Orthodox Jewish religious building
Synagogue