tachrich

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noun

A traditional simple white burial furnishings, usually made from 100% pure linen, in which the bodies of deceased Jews are dressed for interment after undergoing a taharah (ritual purification).

OriginHebrew תַּכְרִיךְ →
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Meanings

nountachrich (plural tachrichim)

plural tachrichim · alternative takhrikh

  1. Judaismalmost always in the pluralA traditional simple white burial furnishings, usually made from 100% pure linen, in which the bodies of deceased Jews are dressed for interment after undergoing a taharah (ritual purification).

    Finally, the body should be dried with towels or sheets and clothed in the takhrikhim.

    2024, David Golinkin, “What Are The Sources And Halakhic Requirements For The Tohorah Ritual?”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 227

Origin

  1. Hebrewתַּכְרִיךְ
  2. Englishtachrich

Borrowed from Hebrew תַּכְרִיךְ (takhríkh).

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