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Death and Mourning Quiz

What are the history and practical aspects of Jewish bereavement?

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Question 1 of 10
After tearing their clothing, what Hebrew phrase do Jewish mourners say?
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
True or false: According to Jewish law, a convert is not obligated to sit shiva for a member of his/her gentile family.
Question 4 of 10
How many Jews are required to be present during the recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish?
Question 5 of 10
The kaddish prayer is in what language?
Question 6 of 10
Yahrzeit is observed on
Question 7 of 10
Jewish caskets are traditionally made out of what material?
Question 8 of 10
What is a hevra kaddisha?
Question 9 of 10
When is the El Maleh Rahamim ("God full of compassion") prayer traditionally said?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these events, in traditional Judaism, will prematurely end a shiva?

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