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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
Which of these is traditionally placed on a Jewish gravestone as a memorial?
Question 2 of 10
From the time they find out about a family member's death, until the burial, mourners are in a state called
Question 3 of 10
Which of these is a traditional custom after leaving a cemetery?
Question 4 of 10
After the establishment of the State of Israel, what did Israel's Knesset decide was the only crime punishable by death?
Question 5 of 10
After tearing their clothing, what Hebrew phrase do Jewish mourners say?
Question 6 of 10
Jewish caskets are traditionally made out of what material?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: Jewish tradition has no laws against cremation.
Question 8 of 10
What is potentially problematic about wills?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following was the site of a Jewish mass suicide in the face of Roman conquerors?
Question 10 of 10
What is a hevra kaddisha?
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