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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
What is tahara?
Question 2 of 10
How long is it customary to recite kaddish after the death of a parent?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: One is not required to sit shiva after the death of a step-parent.
Question 4 of 10
After tearing their clothing, what Hebrew phrase do Jewish mourners say?
Question 5 of 10
In the 12-month mourning period after the death of a parent, which of these activities is it customary for a mourner to refrain from?
Question 6 of 10
According to tradition, what do Jews do to initiate the mourning period?
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, one is obligated to observe mourning rituals for the following relatives
Question 8 of 10
True or false: According to the Talmud, the same rules apply to a mourner, whether male or female.
Question 9 of 10
Under normal circumstances, how long is a shiva?
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following was the site of a Jewish mass suicide in the face of Roman conquerors?
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