Death and Mourning Quiz

What are the history and practical aspects of Jewish bereavement?

Question 1 of 10
When is the El Maleh Rahamim ("God full of compassion") prayer traditionally said?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these is traditionally placed on a Jewish gravestone as a memorial?
Question 3 of 10
According to tradition, what do Jews do to initiate the mourning period?
Question 4 of 10
After the establishment of the State of Israel, what did Israel's Knesset decide was the only crime punishable by death?
Question 5 of 10
How is suicide treated in Jewish tradition?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these events, in traditional Judaism, will prematurely end a shiva?
Question 7 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 8 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 9 of 10
According to Maimonides, the rules of mourning apply after the death of anyone older than
Question 10 of 10
When might Jewish law permit autopsies?

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