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Down: 2) the prayer shawl for men3) ancient scriptures, The Old Testament, and the Talmud, Oral teachings of the Torah4) a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service.5) plain wooden jewish casket without ornaments or lining6) "the watch"9) the anniversary of death10) a thirty day mourning period during which the mourners abstain from all festivities or amusement following the death of a relative12) hebrew meaning "burial society" Holy brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for the dead14) portion of synagogue or temple raised above the congregation seating16) A eulogy. True evaluation of an individuals life sanctioned by Jewish tradition as a part of funeral service23) a meal of consolation Across: 1) religious singer who assists the rabbi7) tombstone consecration usually done a year and one day following the death8) hebrew meaning rending or tearing, a symbol of grief, a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon10) a thirty day mourning period during which the mourners abstain from all festivities or amusement following the death of a relative11) the shrouding, should be made of white linen without binding, hems or knots13) the observance that begins on the day of the burial and ends on the seventh day after the burial15) 1. Orthodox, 2. Reform, 3. Conservative17) the ceremony performed by the Chevra Kaddisha of washing the deceased before the burial, serves as a ritual for purification or cleansing the body18) the watchman19) Council of Bishops Each orthodox church is headed by20) "right belief" and "right worship"21) teacher or ordained leader in the jewish faith22) monotheistic religion of the jewish people24) the funeral cortege
 

 

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