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2007-08-21
18:35:41
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The general sequence of steps for performing taharah is as follows. Blessings, prayers, and readings from Torah, Psalms and other Jewish scripture may be recited at several points:
2007-08-29
08:23:26 ·
update #1
The body (guf) is uncovered. (It has been covered with a sheet awaiting taharah.)
The body is washed carefully. As all blood must be buried along with the deceased, any open bleeding is stopped. The body is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, body fluids and solids, and anything else that may be on the skin. All jewelry is removed.
The body is purified with water, either by immersion in a mikvah or by pouring a continuous stream in a prescribed manner.
The body is dried (according to most customs).
The body is dressed in traditional burial clothing (tachrichim). A sash (avnet) is wrapped around the clothing and tied in the form of the Hebrew letter "shin," representing one of the names of God.
2007-08-29
08:24:20 ·
update #2
Tachrichim (burial shrouds) are traditional simple white burial garments, usually made from 100% pure linen, in which Jews are dressed by the Chevra Kadisha for burial after undergoing a taharah (ritual purification).
2007-08-29
08:27:44 ·
update #3