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Death and Mourning Quiz

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What are the history and practical aspects of Jewish bereavement?

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Question 1 of 10
When is the El Maleh Rahamim ("God full of compassion") prayer traditionally said?
Question 2 of 10
In the 12-month mourning period after the death of a parent, which of these activities is it customary for a mourner to refrain from?
Question 3 of 10
Jewish caskets are traditionally made out of what material?
Question 4 of 10
How long is it customary to recite kaddish after the death of a parent?
Question 5 of 10
Under normal circumstances, how long is a shiva?
Question 6 of 10
The person who hears of the death of a parent, spouse, sibling or child is referred to as what up until the funeral?
Question 7 of 10
According to Maimonides, the rules of mourning apply after the death of anyone older than
Question 8 of 10
What is a shomer in the context of death and mourning?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is NOT a common custom during shiva?
Question 10 of 10
Yahrzeit is observed on
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