We believe that as the body is waiting to be buried it is sort of in limbo and can cause suffering for the person. That is one of the reasons why we rush to bury the body as soon as possible. Usually that is the day that the person dies, or sometimes it can wait for the next day if need be - but the quicker the better. In Jerusalem a body is not allowed to be left overnight, so if it is later in the day they must be buried immediately..
In my community (ultra orthodox in Brooklyn) we do not tend to have funerals in synagogues. (BTW because I am a girl I rarely even go to funerals - only close relative - my grandparents, a Rabbi or some other special situation)
Many people do have their funerals in funeral homes, but others ex. my grandfather and many others have their funeral outside of our synagogue (a very large, special one).
The only time I do recall having a funeral INSIDE the synagogue is when our Grand Rabbi died a couple of years ago. THOUSANDS of people came to the funeral so it was in the large synagogue- which he nurtured and built after the devastating holocaust.
I hope I answered your question
2007-05-30 09:13:56
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answered by Sunshine 3
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Actually, a Jewish funeral may be held at a synagogue, but it is more common, particularly in the United States and Canada, to have the funeral at a funeral home.
One of the reasons for this is because a Jewish funeral home is usually setup to provide a shomrim or "watcher" to look after the body. A deceased person can never be left without someone to watch over them in the Jewish religion, lest the body be mutilated or otherwise disturbed before burial.
Jewish funeral homes are usually located near Jewish cemeteries, which makes moving the deceased that much easier and more convenient.
2007-05-30 05:53:13
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answered by Steve UMich 3
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its an interesting point that I never noticed.
It is customary in Judaism that a body should be buried as soon as possible (optimally within 24 hours) to allow the family to begin the mourning process.
As such most funeral services take place at the grave site.
Though I once attended one Jewish funeral at an auditorium. But that was due to the fact that this was an important individual and it was to accommodate the large number of people who wanted to pay their respects.
2007-05-27 09:07:11
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answered by Gamla Joe 7
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I agree with the Pastor in the previous answer. Right now there is no temple in the Holy Land. Also the Jewish religion they hold Shiva. Where all the mirrors in the house are covered for a week and people are recieved in the home to mourn and celebrate with the living.
2007-05-25 14:59:49
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answered by London Catlover 4
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Funerals for Jews were generally ASAP. In between life and the grave there is no place to dwell. One Jewish husband told me that the service was a place to lament and in the synagogue was a place to pray.
check out Jewish Mourning Customs
2007-06-02 10:49:36
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answered by j.wisdom 6
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if you mean the service, they are held in the funeral home and then the burial commences immediately. after that shiva is observed.
2007-06-02 05:40:31
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answered by little bobby 2
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There currently is no Jewish Temple.
When there is one, its location would be in Jerusalem.
I hope someone who is Jewish will comment about synogogues.
Pastor Art
2007-05-25 12:56:39
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answered by Anonymous
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