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A hand-sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the jewish faith are dressed?

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Tachrichim

The Jews use a Tachrichim, a white clothing made of 100% linen to cover the body of a dead person after it has been cleansed or purified (taharah). It is a simple white covering that is hand-stitched without fasteners, buttons or zippers.

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