Chevra kadisha

Ok kiddo, have you ever heard of the Jewish custom of preparing a body for burial? That's called chevra kadisha!

So, when a Jewish person dies, their body needs to be prepared according to certain traditions before it can be buried. That's where the chevra kadisha comes in.

It's a group of Jewish volunteers who have been trained in the proper way to wash the person's body, dress them in special clothing, and place them in a simple wooden casket. They also recite special prayers while they do this to show respect for the person who passed away.

This process is done in a room called a tahara room, which is set up specifically for this purpose. It's a quiet, peaceful place where the volunteers can focus on their work and show honor and dignity to the deceased.

Once the body has been prepared, it's ready for burial. The chevra kadisha will often also help the family with the funeral arrangements and other details surrounding the burial.

So that's a quick explanation of the chevra kadisha, kiddo. It's a special group of people who help make sure that a person who has passed away is treated with the utmost care and respect.