Just Jewish Terms Crossword
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
 
 
Down: 1) plain wooden jewish casket without ornaments or lining2) a meal of consolation3) a thirty day mourning period during which the mourners abstain from all festivities or amusement following the death of a relative5) a thirty day mourning period during which the mourners abstain from all festivities or amusement following the death of a relative6) hebrew meaning rending or tearing, a symbol of grief, a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon7) the anniversary of death8) ancient scriptures, The Old Testament, and the Talmud, Oral teachings of the Torah10) "right belief" and "right worship"12) the funeral cortege14) the ceremony performed by the Chevra Kaddisha of washing the deceased before the burial, serves as a ritual for purification or cleansing the body22) the observance that begins on the day of the burial and ends on the seventh day after the burial Across: 2) "the watch"4) A eulogy. True evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition as a part of funeral service9) the watchman11) a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service.13) 1. Orthodox, 2. Reform, 3. Conservative15) the prayer shawl for men16) religious singer who assists the rabbi17) the shrouding, should be made of white linen without binding, hems or knots18) teacher or ordained leader in the jewish faith19) Council of Bishops Each orthodox church is headed by20) hebrew meaning "burial society" Holy brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for the dead21) monotheistic religion of the jewish people23) tombstone consecration usually done a year and one day following the death24) portion of synagogue or temple raised above the congregation seating
 

 

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