I'm Christian, my friend is Jewish. His mom died yesterday and I was going to send flowers...however, I thought I remembered him telling me that Jews don't observe that tradition at funerals. Do I send anything? Nothing? and what about a sympathy card?
2006-12-30 10:58:26 · 11 answers · asked by learealtor2003 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Visit the family-nothing else is necessary. I hope the answer by "me" was tongue-in-cheek, otherwise it is the most disgusting answer I have ever seen on Yahoo answers, and believe me, I've seen some disgusting answers.
2006-12-30 11:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by hope 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of etiquette, I'd give the money you'd spend on flowers to a charity in the deceased person's name. Flowers at funerals are generally frowned upon, as they are considered festive and therefore inappropriate for mourning. Jews also care very much about charity, so an endowment would be very welcome.
Please visit your friend's home to express condolences. You might also want to bring a basket of Kosher foods, if you can get some guidance how to pick correctly.
2007-01-02 05:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out where the Shiva (mourning house) is and visit your friend there. Do not worry the body will not be there. Most people who go offer ther condolences and be supportive of the friend and family. A card is good to. and maybe bring a dessert or something.
2006-12-30 11:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by shadow_watt 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 01:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sympathy card would be a good idea.
Donate what you would have spent on flowers to a worthy cause (maybe one she supported) in her name.
If you can attend the services and be supportive to him.
in other words be a friend and do what you think is right.
2006-12-30 11:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by JJC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple sympathy card should be fine.
Always try to give someones beloved dead they same consideration would would wish them to show to yours, respect their faith.
2006-12-30 12:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go over and pay your respects. It would mean more than any gift you could send.
2006-12-30 11:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by rezany 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"I could not attend the funeral of my friend, but I sent a nice letter saying I aprove of it" ~ mark twain
2006-12-30 11:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Ghost Wolf 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be a good christian and do what your religion demands and what you feel in your heart - send her a lovely card with flowers on it and a message
"Your mom will burn in hell FOREVER for rejecting Christ repent and accpet him to before you suffer the same fate you Jewish heathen. Jesus loves you."
2006-12-30 11:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by jewish n proud 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋
a card and/or a fruit basket (meaning, ONLY fruit)
2006-12-30 11:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by rosends 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋