Traditional Jewish burial

GPTKB entity

Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf burial practice
gptkbp:associated_with the concept of returning to the earth
gptkbp:basedOn respect for the deceased
gptkbp:decidedBy the deceased's family
gptkbp:follows Jewish_law_(Halakha)
gptkbp:has a final act of kindness
gptkbp:has_a cremation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Traditional Jewish burial
gptkbp:includes eulogies
ritual washing of the body
placing stones on the grave
shrouds (tachrichim)
recitation_of_Psalms
gptkbp:influenced local customs and laws
cultural customs
gptkbp:inspiration historical events
gptkbp:involves simple wooden casket
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for reflection and remembrance
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of rabbinical interpretation
gptkbp:is_a_way_to honor the deceased
gptkbp:is_attended_by family and friends
gptkbp:is_characterized_by no embalming
gptkbp:is_featured_in community discussions
a sacred duty
academic study
a way to connect with ancestors
kavod ha-met
gptkbp:is_governed_by Chevra Kadisha
gptkbp:is_located_in 24 hours after death
gptkbp:is_part_of mourning practices
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Kaddish_prayer
cultural identity
death certificates
rituals of remembrance
community prayers
a memorial service
a funeral service
a synagogue or funeral home
expressions of grief
shiva period
Jewish_texts
Jewish_law_literature
gptkbp:social_responsibility in_Jewish_culture
gptkbp:takes_place_in a_Jewish_cemetery
gptkbp:technique varies by region
dates back centuries
can vary in formality
emphasizes community support
encourages reflection on mortality
is deeply rooted in faith
is influenced by modernity
is observed with reverence
is respected across generations
is shaped by personal beliefs
promotes healing for the bereaved
reflects Jewish values
reinforces family bonds
is_integral_to_Jewish_life
gptkbp:tour tradition and community norms
gptkbp:training various_Jewish_denominations
gptkbp:was_marked_by simplicity and humility