SONGS -- ROBERT G JULY 11

Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ203Bi6faORjI721Nt3TAlrenHg4uocP

Reference:

https://reformjudaism.org/preparing-jewish-funeral-guide

Prayer at the end of the Kaddish

Y'hay sh'mayrabo m'vorach

lolam ulol may olma-yo

May God's name be blessed

in this world and forever.

From the reference:

The Eulogy (Hesped)

The eulogy (Greek for “nice words” or “praise”) or hesped (Hebrew for “beating the breast”) is among the most important elements in a funeral service. It should offer praise but not excessive praise, evoke the deceased’s essential qualities and virtues, passions, interests and hobbies, community involvements and contributions, and the names of the most important family members and closest friends should be noted. It should reflect as well what the deceased would want to say to his/her children, grandchildren, and friends, as a summary of his/her life. The hesped is expected to evoke honestly the character and nature of the deceased.

Prayers Said at the Funeral and Burial

Both traditional and modern readings are read by clergy at the funeral service and include passages from the book of Psalms (16, 23, 37, 90, 103, 121, and 144). See the Complete Jewish Bible.

The memorial prayer (Eil Maleh Rachamim) includes the Hebrew name of the deceased and affirms that the soul of the departed has been gathered unto God. The Mourner’s Kaddish is said at graveside.

Music or Video at the Funeral

The funeral service is enhanced by having the cantor or rabbi sing psalms, other appropriate music and the traditional Eil Maleh Rachamim. Other musical selections should be arranged with the clergy or mortuary. Mortuaries may also be able to recommend a service for creating a video remembrance of the departed that can be shown at the funeral.