AAMI Funeral Home Directing Study Guide
Aron Correct Answer-"container" A coffin or casket made entirely of
wood and containing no metal parts.
Menorah Correct Answer-A candelabrum with a central stem bearing
seven candles. The oldest symbol in Judaism.
Mogen David Correct Answer-(Star of David) A hexagram formed by
the combination of two triangles, symbolizing a new hope for Jewish
people.
Rabbi Correct Answer-A teacher or ordained leader of the Jewish faith.
Shabbat Correct Answer-(Sabbath) Jewish Sabbath which begins at
sundown Friday and ends at Sundown on Saturday.
Shivah Correct Answer-7 day mourning period beginning the day of
burial.
Sholoshim Correct Answer-30 day mourning period
Shomer Correct Answer-The watcher (sitter) who remains with the body
until burial. The watch is called the "shimra."
,Tachrichim Correct Answer-A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which
the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed.
Tallith Correct Answer-A prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men
during the prayer service.
Taharah Correct Answer-The ceremony performed by the Chevra
Kadisha of washing the deceased before the burial; rite of purification of
the body.
Yahrzeit Correct Answer-The anniversary of death.
Yarmulke/Kippah/Yamakah Correct Answer-The skull cap worn by men
at temple/funeral service.
Yizkor Correct Answer-A memorial service recited four times a year.
Cantor Correct Answer-A religious singer who assists the Rabbi.
Chevra Kadisha Correct Answer-"Burial Society" Holy Brotherhood of
men or women from a synagogue who care for the deceased. Sometimes
they are know as "washers."
El Molei Rachamin Correct Answer-The last prayer of a funeral service.
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally meaning "God full of
compassion."
, Hesped Correct Answer-A eulogy; a true evaluation of an individual's
life sanctioned by Jewish tradition as part of their funeral service.
Kever Correct Answer-The grave
Kaddish Correct Answer-A prayer recited for the deceased by the direct
mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, children) for the first time at the
conclusion of the interment service. It is recited by children for their
parents at every service for 11 months.
Kevurah Correct Answer-Burial
Kriah Correct Answer-"Rending or tearing" a symbol of grief, a tear in
the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon.
Levaya Correct Answer-A funeral cortege
Shirma Correct Answer-Watch
Hashkava Correct Answer-Ceremony of the Laying Down
Altar Correct Answer-An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices
are offered or at which religious rites are preformed; in the Christian
faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered.
Aron Correct Answer-"container" A coffin or casket made entirely of
wood and containing no metal parts.
Menorah Correct Answer-A candelabrum with a central stem bearing
seven candles. The oldest symbol in Judaism.
Mogen David Correct Answer-(Star of David) A hexagram formed by
the combination of two triangles, symbolizing a new hope for Jewish
people.
Rabbi Correct Answer-A teacher or ordained leader of the Jewish faith.
Shabbat Correct Answer-(Sabbath) Jewish Sabbath which begins at
sundown Friday and ends at Sundown on Saturday.
Shivah Correct Answer-7 day mourning period beginning the day of
burial.
Sholoshim Correct Answer-30 day mourning period
Shomer Correct Answer-The watcher (sitter) who remains with the body
until burial. The watch is called the "shimra."
,Tachrichim Correct Answer-A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which
the deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed.
Tallith Correct Answer-A prayer shawl worn by Orthodox Jewish men
during the prayer service.
Taharah Correct Answer-The ceremony performed by the Chevra
Kadisha of washing the deceased before the burial; rite of purification of
the body.
Yahrzeit Correct Answer-The anniversary of death.
Yarmulke/Kippah/Yamakah Correct Answer-The skull cap worn by men
at temple/funeral service.
Yizkor Correct Answer-A memorial service recited four times a year.
Cantor Correct Answer-A religious singer who assists the Rabbi.
Chevra Kadisha Correct Answer-"Burial Society" Holy Brotherhood of
men or women from a synagogue who care for the deceased. Sometimes
they are know as "washers."
El Molei Rachamin Correct Answer-The last prayer of a funeral service.
In the Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally meaning "God full of
compassion."
, Hesped Correct Answer-A eulogy; a true evaluation of an individual's
life sanctioned by Jewish tradition as part of their funeral service.
Kever Correct Answer-The grave
Kaddish Correct Answer-A prayer recited for the deceased by the direct
mourners (parents, siblings, spouse, children) for the first time at the
conclusion of the interment service. It is recited by children for their
parents at every service for 11 months.
Kevurah Correct Answer-Burial
Kriah Correct Answer-"Rending or tearing" a symbol of grief, a tear in
the upper corner of the garment or on a symbolic ribbon.
Levaya Correct Answer-A funeral cortege
Shirma Correct Answer-Watch
Hashkava Correct Answer-Ceremony of the Laying Down
Altar Correct Answer-An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices
are offered or at which religious rites are preformed; in the Christian
faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered.
