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TORN CLOTHING

Shanus — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:09:04 GMT

FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:18:56 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.

Where did this come from am I missing something

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BarbieDollToo — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:49:49 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.

Did someone notable of the Jewish faith recently pass to make this come to light?

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We rescue cats — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:13:59 GMT

@Shanus -Thank you.

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manny2 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:15:27 GMT

Thank you for sharing @Shanus . That is powerful in acknowledging pain.

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PhilaLady1 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:19:38 GMT

@Shanus

Thanks for pointing this out. Don't know if your post refers to a recent event or discussion. So not sure if this applies to what is being said, I just want to please also mention that in lieu of tearing clothing, a small torn black ribbon pin can be worn.

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haddon9 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:29:03 GMT

For the more religious or orthodax. I can remember my grandparents wearing a black ribbon instead.

"Kriah is the tradition of rending garments to represent the tear in your heart when losing a loved one. It is a way to show outwardly that you are in mourning. Originally, people tore their clothing to represent their loss, but today we sometimes use a black ribbon that is worn on the outside of your clothing."

@Shanus As others have mentioned, What brings this topic up?

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:39:06 GMT

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
@Shanus

Thanks for pointing this out. Don't know if your post refers to a recent event or discussion. So not sure if this applies to what is being said, I just want to please also mention that in lieu of tearing clothing, a small torn black ribbon pin can be worn.

I was going to say that non religious people have a cut in the shiva ribbon

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BarbieDollToo — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:42:32 GMT

@BarbieDollToo wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.
Did someone notable of the Jewish faith recently pass to make this come to light?

Was it reference the recent hostage deaths?

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occasionalrain — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:42:42 GMT

Religions are interesting to me. Because I have Jewish friends, I know about the tearing of clothing and covering of mirrors.

Jewish weddings are just the best.

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Sooner — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:47:03 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.

@Shanus Thank you for sharing this information. I did not know about this sweet and meaningful tradition, and appreciate it.

I hope people can let it go at that.

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meallen616 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:06:02 GMT

@Shanus,

Thank you for this information of which I did not know. I only knew about covering the mirrors.

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manny2 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:14:06 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
FYI, at most Jewish funerals, a piece of clothing is torn to express grief and pain. It also represents a broken heart.

I just thought I'd share some info.
@Shanus Thank you for sharing this information. I did not know about this sweet and meaningful tradition, and appreciate it.

I hope people can let it go at that.

I agree @Sooner Why is everyone pressing her for more details. She shared a very meaningful part of her religion. Let it go. Who cares why she shared.

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Shanus — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:14:13 GMT

@I am still oxox Reference to hostages but thread may be taken down.

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Shanus — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:16:36 GMT

@PhilaLady1 Reference is not personal but to current events.

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PhilaLady1 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:27:01 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@PhilaLady1 Reference is not personal but to current events.

@Shanus

Thank you.

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We rescue cats — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:07:08 GMT

Many years ago my agency handled the travel for most of the Jewish clientele in town, including the Rabbi. We were invited to speak to several of the congregation's groups at the synagogue, we were honored to be asked. But because our knowledge was limited and we did not want to misstep I bought a set of books: "The Jewish Book of Why". Fascinating, beautiful and enlightening.

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skatting44 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:22:34 GMT

@Shanus

Thanks for sharing. Every culture has their unique ways of grieving the loss of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, so many real life topics are labeled " political or argumenative " on this board .

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:17:07 GMT

I have decided to light a Yarzeit (Memorial candle) on Yum Kippur for the hostages along with the one I light for my parents.

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Trinity11 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:20:15 GMT

I thought this thread was also about the passing of ECBG. She was a good cyber friend to Shanus.