Among Friends

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@I am still oxox that's a wonderful idea. I will also light one along with the ones for my parents and my sons.

[I am still oxox]

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@beach-mom wrote:

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@I am still oxox 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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Where did this come from am I missing something

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@I am still oxox - This tradition is first mentioned in the Torah or Old Testament in the book of Genesis. It continues to be mentioned throughout the Old Testament.

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@beach-mom Thats not what I meant I was wondering why the OP decided to post it

[I am still oxox]

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@Pearlee wrote:

The Jewish funeral homes provide and  pass out the black torn ribbons to those attending a funeral.

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The torn black ribbon is only worn by the immediate family of the deceased. Parents children and spouse

[Shanus]

@beach-mom   Was your question answered about why the thread was started?

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@I am still oxox wrote:

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@beach-mom wrote:

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@I am still oxox 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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Where did this come from am I missing something

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@I am still oxox - This tradition is first mentioned in the Torah or Old Testament in the book of Genesis. It continues to be mentioned throughout the Old Testament.

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@beach-mom Thats not what I meant I was wondering why the OP decided to post it

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[Shanus]

@MalibuFox   Anyone wishing to participate can wear any piece of black ribbon (special one w/ button not required). You can pin a 2"piece of the ribbon on your shirt and cut a small slit in the bottom as shown.

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@MalibuFox wrote:

my heart is absolutely broken . But I would like to share the Kriah ribbon with you here if you wondering about what it looks like

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[Shanus]

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@occasionalrain wrote:

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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I know nothing. @occasionalrain  concerning the covering of the mirrors, are the mirrors at the house of the person and for how long do they stay covered?

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@Sage04   The mourning period, mirrors covered, etc. varies by how religious Jewish families practice.

[Shanus]

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@Lucky Charm wrote:

I've never heard of that before.  Would it be anyone or everyone in attendance or an article of clothing on display?  Perhaps something that belonged to the deceased?

Thank you for sharing this @Shanus 

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@Lucky Charm   At family funerals I've attended, the immediate families had a piece of black ribbon pinned on their clothing and cut by the rabbi. 

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@skatting44 wrote:

@I am still oxox 

 If I remember corectly , in the movie the "  Song of Names ", I think they may have shown the black cloth tied around  their upper arms.

"The Song of Names is a 2019 drama film directed by François Girard. An adaptation of the novel of the same name by Norman Lebrecht, it stars Tim Roth and Clive  Owen. "

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That's such a wonderful movie.  I've watched it over and over.

[beach-mom]

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@Shanus wrote:

@beach-mom   Was your question answered about why the thread was started?

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@I am still oxox wrote:

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@beach-mom wrote:

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@I am still oxox 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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Where did this come from am I missing something

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@I am still oxox - This tradition is first mentioned in the Torah or Old Testament in the book of Genesis. It continues to be mentioned throughout the Old Testament.

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@beach-mom Thats not what I meant I was wondering why the OP decided to post it

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@Shanus and @I am still oxox - I'm sorry for any confusion! I was answering the question of where the tradition came from. 

[Snicks1]

Not personally being of the Jewish faith, I did know of the tradition, but it was not uppermost in my mind. The reminder immediately brought it back. Thanks for the reminder.