Monday, October 16, 2017

*Kaddish at the Funeral - know before you go (if possible)

The kaddish recited at the funeral is longer, more complex, and different from every other kaddish that is recited.  It is only recited at the funeral, by the mourners (immediate family), and should be taken very slowly.  


^ Clergy should be cognizant that some of the mourners may be encountering kaddish for the first time, and give some guidance regarding

  • when to begin
  • how fast to recite
  • where to find the text (before the train leaves the station).

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