2007-11-12 10:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Judaism has very ritualized mourning processes: this process shows respect for the dead, comforts those left behind, helps prevent excessive mourning, and eventually helps the bereaved to return to normal life.
External methods of showing and experiencing grief help the mourner to experience their grief while honoring the deceased and being obviously 'seperate from' society for this time period.
2007-11-12 10:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is an indication of the withdrawal of the mourner from society. It is part of the general pattern of forsaking personal appearance and grooming, at a time of great personal loss
2007-11-12 10:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by irish1 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Hey, that's a great idea for both sexes.... women mostly. You do things you later regret when you're grieving... cutting all your hair off is one big regret waiting to happen.
2007-11-12 10:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by I, Sapient 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Oh my god! A question that seeks an answer, as opposed to hateful responses or "seconded" answers.
2007-11-12 10:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rick 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋