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Post by crapgame on May 16, 2016 22:45:00 GMT -5
I work at a long term care facility and part of my job description is to stay with actively dying residents and after they die I am to prepare the deceased for family to visit before the undertaker arrives or prepare the deceased for the undertaker to take directly. My question is this...are there any small prayers that a non Jew could say for a Jew right after death?? Is it appropriate to say one?
I am just asking because I have had some residents that are Jewish die without family even in the same state and I felt maybe something would have to be appropriate....
Thanks all!
I hope this doesn't cause a fuss..
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Post by antb on May 17, 2016 4:13:50 GMT -5
My only fuss is at the job you are doing; could never do it myself. But seriously, hats off and sincere appreciation for the work you are doing! Unfortunately I have no answer to your question.
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Post by papipeguy on May 17, 2016 6:13:52 GMT -5
Mike, that's a beautiful and moving gestures. From what I understand reciting Psalm 23 is appropriate for when someone passes.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul;
He guideth me in straight paths for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies,
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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Post by oldcajun123 on May 17, 2016 6:56:35 GMT -5
Mike, you are a good,good, Man, I bet the Aura off of you also lets them know you are a caring person.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 12:32:22 GMT -5
Mike the 23rd Pslam is a good one. You could also ask The Father to forgive his sins and to guide his soul to happiness.
Praise Jah
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Post by FQ on May 20, 2016 8:29:16 GMT -5
Maybe not a prayer, but you could leave a rock/small stone on the headstone of the dearly departed which would symbolize your respect for the person and their Jewish custom. For more Jewy goodness on the tradition and some general information about Jewish custom for the dead, I'd recommend this as further reading ( link). |
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Post by sjmiller on May 20, 2016 14:42:16 GMT -5
If you wish to do something to honor their Jewish belief, what you are looking for is "Kaddish", the Jewish prayer for the dead also called the mourning prayer. Here is an English version of it. Exalted and hallowed be God's great name in the world which God created, according to plan. May God's majesty be revealed in the days of our lifetime and the life of all Israel -- speedily, imminently, to which we say Amen. Blessed be God's great name to all eternity. Blessed, praised, honored, exalted, extolled, glorified, adored, and lauded be the name of the Holy Blessed One, beyond all earthly words and songs of blessing, praise, and comfort. To which we say Amen. May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and all Israel, to which we say Amen. May the One who creates harmony on high, bring peace to us and to all Israel. To which we say Amen. - See more at: www.reformjudaism.org/practice/prayers-blessings/mourners-kaddish#sthash.oyXE09M7.dpuf |
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Post by Yohanan on May 20, 2016 17:17:03 GMT -5
Mike, You are a very, very good, and thoughtful person.
@ sjmiller, that's a wonderful prayer, Thank you for sharing that.
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Post by Baboo on May 20, 2016 17:56:02 GMT -5
I work at a long term care facility and part of my job description is to stay with actively dying residents and after they die I am to prepare the deceased for family to visit before the undertaker arrives or prepare the deceased for the undertaker to take directly. My question is this...are there any small prayers that a non Jew could say for a Jew right after death?? Is it appropriate to say one? I am just asking because I have had some residents that are Jewish die without family even in the same state and I felt maybe something would have to be appropriate.... Thanks all! I hope this doesn't cause a fuss.. The kaddish may be a most appropriate start to the tradition of prayer following the passing of a loved one. www.g-dcast.com/jewish-mourning/?gclid=CjwKEAjw6_q5BRCOp-Hj-IfHwncSJABMtDaiDobcfvmxSW64s7aifpfY3LACGF2ZMCTru5VfgcF_8hoC59Pw_wcBen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaddish |
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