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Unexpected death (heart attack) of a business client.
Got a call about funeral details and husband wants to go just to the service.
Gravesite service.
We are not Jewish but have a lot of clients and acqaintances that are Jewish.
The family does not have a lot of money. This was not expected. Wife was out of town at another funeral.
My husband is their CPA and he knows them from a business angle.
Without knowing his level of observance, you should expect a simple wood coffin, a prayer service, and for the members of his family and community to start placing dirt in the grave.
Flowers are not appropriate for most Jewish funerals.
If a charity is specified, donation is in order.
If a family is in economic need then anonymous gift or donation to them (gift card from grocery store or department store or pre-loaded bank card).
Are all my fellow Jewish posters clear on the difference between “emuna” and “bitochon?” I see that these terms are often used interchangeably, and as the Chazon Ish beautifully and simply describes , they are not the same thing. Anybody want to take a good stab at the definition of each?
Are all my fellow Jewish posters clear on the difference between “emuna” and “bitochon?” I see that these terms are often used interchangeably, and as the Chazon Ish beautifully and simply describes , they are not the same thing. Anybody want to take a good stab at the definition of each?
Nah. Just a simple way to describe each. Years ago, somebody simply described the difference between “davka” and “mamish” for the me, also two words incorrectly used interchangeably. Feel free to take a stab at that one, too.
Btw, this is just an informative game, not a trick question.
Emunah (belief) in the existence of the Hashem and in the truth of the Torah. It does NOT mean that if you keep mitzvot you will have a good life. You believe because you have accepted the tenet saying that there is one G-d, Hashem is that G-d and he gave you a Torah so you have to keep it.
Bitochon is not a belief that G-d will keep us secure and safe, or an all encompassing belief that everything he does is for the best. It means total belief that Hashem is the only G-d and that nothing will stop Hashem from doing what he decides to do.
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Question about going to a funeral (man is Jewish)
