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1. Describe the hashkava A prayer for the “laying down” of deceased relatives. The total proceedings are referred to as Laying Down (Hashkava). The body should be covered at all times and handled with dignity and respect. If it is not possible to perform the Hashkava at the time of death, it need not be done before the Taharabh. 2. What is the role of the Chevra Kadisha? Hebrew meaning “Burial Society”; a holy brotherhood of men or women from a synagogue who care for the dead (often referred to as “washers” by laymen). Members of the Chevra Kadisha carefully undress the remains, men handling men and women handling women, before carefully positioning the body on the sheet face-up with feet facing the door. 3. Describe the burial garments for males and females Women Bonnet used as a covering for the head. Michnasayim which are trousers with closed feet. K'sones is a shirt with sleeves (blouse). Kittel which is a robe with collar and sleeves. Avnet/Gartel which is a sash. Apron. Face Cover. Sovev which is a small linen bag used as a headrest. Males Mitznefes which is a headdress. Michnasayim are trousers with closed feet. K'sones which is a shirt with sleeves. Kittel is used as a robe with collar and sleeves. Avnet/Gartel which is a sash. Tallis which is a prayer shawl. Sovev which is a small linen bag used as a headrest. 4. Review special requirements for notification of clergy, removal of remains, preparation of remains, and dressing and casketing for each group included in this chapter. Jewish Faith fica fcl All services and arrangements are under direct supervision of the local rabbi and the funeral professional. The rabbi should immediately notified unless death occurs on the Sabbath, in which case the rabbi should be notified immediately after the end of the Sabbath. The group leader of the chevra kadisha should also be notified. Removal of remains No removals are to be made on the Sabbath, unless death occurs in a public place and/or if the remains interfere with public health. If death was from a violent cause, all bloodstained clothing and other material should be removed with the remains and placed in the casket with the remains. This is done in order to return the entire body back to the elements from which it was created.