What is the Tradition with Jewish Headstones? - Just Give Me 2 Minutes

The Jewish Faith has specific traditions when it comes to the headstone for a deceased. How long do they wait to place a headstone?

@KaritheMortician

[mortdean]

Thank you, Kari, for this information. My life partner passed away 7 months after his mother. We decided to unveil their grave markers at the same time. It was the normal one year for her but only a few months for him. The family felt that combining the unveilings at the same time would help everyone with the mourning process. The Rabi agreed and granted his permission. It was a lovely ceremony, and it brought my father-in-law and I closer in our grief.

[walterfink]

Thank you, Kari, you are correct.
Sometimes tradition is broken, and the unveiling ceremony, will happen sooner than a years time. Or it may never happen.
It's up to each family. In some cases, the dearly departed has been cremated. That is another story. Jewish tradition doesn't do cremations. But, times have changed. The headstone may be made and placed at the grave and covered up, not long after the burial. The ceremony may take place very soon. Times have changed, in what we do. But, we still bring small rocks to place on the headstone.

[debbieschwartz]

When you visit a Jewish cemetery you place a rock on the headstone to let the deceased know you were there. My mom had a tradition or superstition that after you return from a funeral you leave a pitch of water outside the house. You wash your hands and feet so you don't bring death into the home. I've adopted her tradition now

[alh]

I like learning about what other religions do for funerals. I think it's a good think to learn what other cultures do. Thank you for other good video.

[sg]

Nice 2 minutes! The Jewish faith: Very Intriguing and fascinating, with unique customs. Shalom!

[Mellie_H]

Once again, I'm learning something new from you! This sounds like a beautiful tradition. Thanks for teaching me, Kari!

[deannaharby]

I wanted to congratulate you on 100, 000 subscribers (more than)! This maybe is not a big deal to you--but I hope you know how much you are appreciated and cared about, and what a comfort you are and have been to all of us.... I think I was lucky enough to find you and sub when you had 4 or 5 thousand....anyway... keep it up and thank you Kari !!!!

[amecocoa]

I was curious about this when Ruth Bader Ginsburg's stone was unveiled. Thank you for the explanation.

[stephaniehowe]

Thank you Kari.
People often wonder, but are afraid to ask.

[marieg]

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[bruceliggett]

Beautiful snowy scenery, looks so romantic ⛄️

[annking]

Thank you for this. Something I didn't know and now I do.

[francisjohnson]

This is a lovely tradition. I learn something new every time I see a video from you. 👍👍

[harrietcarpenter]

Thank for another interesting and informative share.

[amandaleeborchert]

Always enjoy learning more from you. Thank you Kari. Have a lovely day my friend.🌹

[jamesoestrike]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video!

[robincook]

Thank you for sharing this. I had to idea. Interesting.

[kathleenlanglinais]

Thanks Kari, this is a new one for me. Always learning from you!

[valerieshores]

Very interesting, congratulations on reaching 100k xx

[margaretlaycock]

Only knew about placing small stones on the headstones showing people had visited. Will look into the other traditions they have ... :)