Imagine you in the home of Orthodox Jews during mourning. Which of the following would you expect to see?
A) The elders would be leading a "celebration of life".
B) The adults would be toasting the deceased using hard liquor.
C) All of the mirrors in the house would all be covered.
D) The women would cut off locks of their hair on the left and right sides of their heads.

Question

Imagine you in the home of Orthodox Jews during mourning. Which of the following would you expect to see?
A) ​The elders would be leading a "celebration of life".
B) The adults would be toasting the deceased using hard liquor.​
C) All of the mirrors in the house would all be covered.​
D) The women would cut off locks of their hair on the left and right sides of their heads.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Orthodox Jewish tradition dictates that all mirrors in the house be covered during the mourning period, which lasts for seven days for immediate family members and 30 days for siblings. This is done to encourage mourners to focus on their grief and avoid any vanity or distraction from their mourning. A, B, and D are not typical practices in Orthodox Jewish mourning.

Imagine You in the Home of Orthodox Jews During Mourning