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funeral ceremonies
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12/01/2010

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MITZNEFES
Definition
a headdress
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MICHNASAYIM
Definition
trousers with closed feet
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K'SONES
Definition
a shirt with sleeves
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KITTEL
Definition
 a robe with collar and sleeves
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AVNET/GARTEL
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a sash
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TALLIS
Definition
a prayer shawl
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SOVEV
Definition
a small linen bag used as a headrest
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BONNET
Definition
covering for the hair
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TACHRICHIM
Definition
a hand sewn white shroud in which the deceased members of the jewish faith are dressed
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where are most orthox jewish funeral homes held
Definition
at the funeral home or the cemetary
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what is placed inside the linen bag that is used as a headrest?(jewish)
Definition
straw and isreal earth
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shivah
Definition
begins on the day of burial and ends on the 7th day after burial
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sholoshim
Definition
a 30 day mourning period during which mourners abstain from festivities
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yarhrzeit (thing of the word year)
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the anniversary date of death.a candle is burned in the house for 24 hours.
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Alar Hashalom/ Alehaw Hashalom
Definition
phrase used after the depateds name meaning : peace be upon him/her
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ark
Definition
focal point of service in a synogogue or temple, the receptacle of the Torah (written law). It may be portable or an opening in a wall.
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Aron
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hebrew mean "container". also called a kosher casket. all wood no metal,
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bais hakevorous
Definition
burial grounds
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bar minen/ bat minen
Definition
a deceased male/female
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bet olan/bais olam/bet almin
Definition
to bury, everlasting home, graveyard, or burial grounds
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bimah
Definition
the part of the synagogue or temple raised above the congregation seating
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chevrah kadisha
Definition
burial society of holy brotherhoodof men or women who care for the dead. often called the washers.
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daven
Definition
to pray
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molei rachamin
Definition
in the jewish faith a memorial service that means " god full of compassion. usuall the last prayer of the funeral service.
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eternal light
Definition
traditionally an oil lamp
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gilgul hanefesh
Definition
transmigration of the soul
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hesped
Definition
a eulogy
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kabbala
Definition
tradition
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kaddish
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a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the internment service
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kever
Definition
the grave
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kevurah
Definition
burial
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kriah
Definition
a symbol of grief, a tear in the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon
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leyava
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funeral cortege
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makom
Definition
the place of burial
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minyan
Definition
a quorum of ten men over the age of 13
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musof
Definition
prayers
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mogen david/ star of david
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symbolizing a new hope for jewish people
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niftar
Definition
deceased
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poh nikbar
Definition
a monument inscription
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shabbat
Definition
jewish sabbath. sundown friday to sundown saturday
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seudat
Definition
 a meal of consolation
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shalom
Definition
 many meanings : good morning, peace, hello, good- bye, love, until tomorrow, and farewell
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shomer-

shmira-

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-the watcher who remains with the body until burial

- the body being watched over prior to burial

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soul
Definition
 source of life, nefesh, neshamah, rucah
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synagogue
Definition
ORTHODOX JEWISH religious building
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tallith
Definition
a prayer shawl worn by  the orthox jewish men during the morning prayer service
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taharah
Definition
the ceremony performed by the burial society Chevra Kaddisha of washing the body of the deceased before burial
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tehilim
Definition
prayers from the book of psalms said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer
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temple
Definition
a religious building of the reform and conservative jewish
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unveiling
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tombstone consercration usually done a year and one day (following the hebrew calendar) following death
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yizkor
Definition
a memorial service recited four times a year
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icon
Definition
holy pictures usually of christ, the mother of god and saints, found covering the wall , iconostasis, and special shrines around the church
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iconostasis
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a solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the church, dividing the sanctuary from the body of the building
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solea
Definition
the open area before the altar in an orthox church
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taper
Definition
a wax candle lit in the narthax of the ortho church, signifying prayers and petiions being offered up to god
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trisagion
Definition
three short services or blesings, conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral service, on the day of the funeral service before leaving the funeral home for the church, and at the cemetery following the funeral service
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Science and Health with Key to the Scripture was written by who when?
Definition
Mary Baker Eddy in 1875
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officiant of a christian science funeral is called
Definition
reader or practitioner
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The christian science mother church is located in
Definition
Boston
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a boy is ordained in the office of preisthood once he reaches
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age 12
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what is the clothing for a man that has been through the temple?
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white undergarments, socks, shirt, trousers,, tie, and moccasins. Arobe worn over the right shoulder extending diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle, front and back. A green apron and white sash are placed over the waist. The sash is tied in a bow on the left side. A white cap is placed on the deceased's head before the casket is closed. The cap has a bow on the left side and string on the right side which is tied to the robe.
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what is the dress for a woman that has been through the temple?
Definition
white undergarments, hose, slip, dress, and mocassins. The robe is worn over the right shoulder and goes diagonally  to ankle across chest front and back. the apron and sash are placed on the waist and fastened. a white veil is draped on the pillow at the back of the head and placed over the face before the casket is closed. a ribbon is tied under the chin.
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what is the contact person of the fraternal order of eagles called?
Definition
worthy president/ worthy chaplain
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what is the contact person of the ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Definition
OFFICERS OF THE LODGE
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what is the contact person of the BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS called
Definition
EXALTED RULER
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what is the contact person of THE NATIONAL GRANGE called
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MASTER
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what is the contact person for the KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS called
Definition
CHANCELLOR COMMANDER
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what is the contact person for the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Definition
GRAND KNIGHT
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what is the contact person for the MACCABBES
Definition
COMMANDER
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WHAT IS THE CONTACT PERSON FOR THE masons (free and accepted)
Definition
MASTER OF THE LODGE
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what is the contact person for the MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
Definition
CONSUL, MASTER OF CEREMONIES
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what is the contact person for the INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
Definition
NOBLE GRAND
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what is the contact person for the REBEKAH'S
Definition
NOBLE GRAND
Term
what is the contact person for the ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA
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THE ORACLE
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what is the contact person for the WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
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CONSUL COMMANDER
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BUDDHISM
Definition

- teachings of guatama buddha

- suffering is inherent in life and liberation can come from mental and moral self purification

- worship at the pagoda

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confusianism
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- teachings of confucius

- believes in the path of vituous conduct, and moral and ethical principles

- worship in the temple

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taoism
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- mystical philosophy founded by Laotzu

-teaches conformity to TAO by unasservative action and simplicity

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buddhist priest is called
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A Bonze
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Ceremony of Decleration of Death
Definition
all the family members wear white clothes including head hoods and turbans made of white gauze, cry loudly and burst into tears, lament while waiting for the arrival of the Bonze
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Nirvhana
Definition
where the soul joins and becomes a Buddha, the pure land
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makura-gyo
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tarditionally the bedside prayer to be performed by the ministaer before the body is moved from place of death (now commonly done at the funeral home before the funeral arrangements are made)
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gatha
Definition
the first two verses and the last two verses that are sung of a buddhist hymn
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