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Death and Mourning Quiz

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What are the history and practical aspects of Jewish bereavement?

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Question 1 of 10
True or false: According to the Talmud, the same rules apply to a mourner, whether male or female.
Question 2 of 10
True or false: One is not required to sit shiva after the death of a step-parent.
Question 3 of 10
When might Jewish law permit autopsies?
Question 4 of 10
Under normal circumstances, how long is a shiva?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: In Jewish law, a dying person is not afforded the same rights as a healthy person.
Question 6 of 10
After tearing their clothing, what Hebrew phrase do Jewish mourners say?
Question 7 of 10
The kaddish prayer is in what language?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these events, in traditional Judaism, will prematurely end a shiva?
Question 9 of 10
Traditionally, if a bride or groom suffers the loss of parent within the 30 days leading up to the wedding, the wedding is to be:
Question 10 of 10
When is the El Maleh Rahamim ("God full of compassion") prayer traditionally said?
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