The topics in the chapter: “Blessed is the True Judge”, The Necessity of Death, The Seven Relatives Who Mourn, Onenim, Tearing Clothes (Keri’a), Burial and the Dignity of the Deceased, Eulogies and Other Funeral Customs, The Meal of Consolation, Sitting Shiva, Counting the Seven Days, Shabbat and Holidays (Yom Tov), Comforting Mourners, The Month or Year of Mourning, Elevating the Soul and Saying Kaddish, The Unveiling and Cemetery Customs, Yahrzeit.
“Blessed is the True Judge”
The Necessity of Death
The Seven Relatives Who Mourn
Onenim
Tearing Clothes (Keri’a)
Burial and the Dignity of the Deceased
Eulogies and Other Funeral Customs
The Meal of Consolation
Sitting Shiva
Counting the Seven Days
Shabbat and Holidays (Yom Tov)
Comforting Mourners
The Month or Year of Mourning
Elevating the Soul and Saying Kaddish
The Unveiling and Cemetery Customs
Yahrzeit
