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[Shanus]

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.

[I am still oxox]

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@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.

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Where did this come from am I missing something

[BarbieDollToo]

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@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.

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

[We rescue cats]

@Shanus -Thank you. 

[manny2]

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

[PhilaLady1]

@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.

[haddon9]

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?

[I am still oxox]

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@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.

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

[BarbieDollToo]

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@BarbieDollToo wrote:

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@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.

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

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Was it reference the recent hostage deaths?

[occasionalrain]

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.