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BigB
C & J are 10!
Member since 6/05 5914 total posts
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Stacey
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Jewish Funeral Question
We have never been to a Jewish Funeral. Can some one please explain the process please.
Is there a wake like Catholics do or is it just a service? I am confused.
I know Shiva is not part of what is happening today.
TIA for your help!
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Posted 12/7/08 8:16 AM  |
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bklyngirl
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Gail
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Re: Jewish Funeral Question
you first go into a room to offer sympathies to the family. everyone goes into this room before the service. then everyone goes to the service in another room. the family may say something. the rabbi performs the service. the casket will be closed. u don't send flowers to the chapel or the the family. food baskets are what is sent
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| Posted 12/7/08 8:26 AM |
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Jillysmom
We made it to 8 years
Member since 5/05 1134 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Jewish Funeral Question
In most cases you go to a funeral home where there will be a service .The casket is closed and not opened during the service Most times the family is in the room before hand and you can say your condolences and sing the guest book. After the service the rabbi will let you know when the buriel will be and where the family will be sitting shiva. After and if you go to the cemetery you go back to the house most times where the shiva is going t be and there is food.
If you are not really close to this person there really is not obligation to go to the cemetry and back to the house.. you can always pay a shiva call during the week or at night..they sit all day and night...untill friday night
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| Posted 12/7/08 8:30 AM |
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evnme
My little lamb
Member since 8/05 12633 total posts
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Re: Jewish Funeral Question
Posted by bklyngirl
you first go into a room to offer sympathies to the family. everyone goes into this room before the service. then everyone goes to the service in another room. the family may say something. the rabbi performs the service. the casket will be closed. u don't send flowers to the chapel or the the family. food baskets are what is sent
this is correct.
if you send food, please make sure it is kosher.
do not send flowers.
you can also make a donation to a charity in that person's memory. many families designate a charity that people can donate to in lieu of sending food. if this is the case, it will be announced at the ceremony.
ps- the ceremony is performed by either a rabbi or cantor, or sometimes both together.
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| Posted 12/7/08 10:23 AM |
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BigB
C & J are 10!
Member since 6/05 5914 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: Jewish Funeral Question
Thanks for your advice! Fruit basket is ordered and DH is off to the service!
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| Posted 12/7/08 10:31 AM |
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