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  2. Shiva (Judaism) - Wikipedia

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    Had the news of a close relative's death reached them 30 days after their deceased relative had expired, the 30th-day included, the mourner is only obligated to sit in mourning for one day. However, had the news of a close relative's death reached them within 30 days after expiration, the mourner is required to sit in mourning for seven days. [13]

  3. Carlebach movement - Wikipedia

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    Following Rabbi Carlebach's death, his followers organized a number of commemorative events, paying tribute to their deceased leader. These events included both traditional Jewish mourning events (i.e. the Shiva, Shloshim and Yahrtzeit), as well as concerts and Friday night services incorporating songs composed by Rabbi Carlebach. [2]

  4. Kaddish - Wikipedia

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    The term Kaddish is often used to refer specifically to the Mourner's Kaddish, which is chanted as part of the mourning rituals in Judaism in all prayer services, as well as at funerals (other than at the gravesite) and memorials; for 11 Hebrew months after the death of a parent; and in some communities for 30 days after the death of a spouse ...

  5. Jewish life cycle - Wikipedia

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    The funeral service usually takes place as soon as possible after death, often within 24 hours. After the burial, the family enters a period of mourning called Shiva, which lasts for seven days. During Shiva, mourners receive visitors and recite prayers, including the Kaddish, a prayer for the deceased. Mourning continues with the Shloshim, a ...

  6. Chevra kadisha - Wikipedia

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    Many burial societies hold one or two annual fast days and organise regular study sessions to remain up-to-date with the relevant articles of Jewish law. In addition, most burial societies also support families during the shiva (traditional week of mourning) by arranging prayer services, meals and other facilities.

  7. One half of gay penguin 'power couple' dies, and his partner ...

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    The duo were together for nearly six years, roughly half their average life span, and began expanding their family soon after. They co-parented two chicks, Lara, in 2018, and Clancy in 2020.

  8. Misaskim - Wikipedia

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    Misaskim (Hebrew: מתעסקים)‎ [2] [1] is an American Orthodox Jewish not-for-profit organization that provides services for the care of the dead and the needs and conveniences of mourners in accordance to Jewish law and custom. Misaskim provides moral support and bereavement assistance to individuals or families, while safeguarding the ...

  9. Yahrzeit - Wikipedia

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    Yahrzeit is typically observed on the anniversary according to the Hebrew calendar of the date of death of an immediate family member or outstanding individual. [7] Some authorities hold that when an individual was not buried within two days of their death, the first Yahrzeit is instead held on the anniversary of their burial. [17]