LPPM MMV "Symbolic Razor Slash"

[Terrance]

Kriah: Tearing of the Garment
The practice of kriah dates back to the bible when Jacob rent his
garment upon learning of the supposed death of Joseph. Thus, one made a
rend or tear in a garment immediately upon hearing of the death of a
loved one as a way of indicating we are incomplete. Many Jews attach a
black ribbon to their garment immediately before the funeral service
which is torn instead of tearing an actual garment. Kriah is usually
observed by the immediate shiva relatives (parents, children, spouses
and siblings). The kriah ribbon or torn garment is worn throughout the
entire period of shiva. When mourning the death of a parent, kriah may
be extended to 30 days.

http://www.interfaithfamily.com/article/issue43/lieberman.phtml

Keith McMullen wrote:
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>  >>>See Kriah.<<<
> http://www.congregationbnaiisrael.org/images/kriah.jpg