Yeshivish glossary term
halanas hameis
הלנת המת
Meaning
- delaying burial of the deceased
- leaving the deceased unburied overnight
Alternate spellings
halanat hamet
Usage and context
A technical burial-law concept with exceptions and details that require halachic guidance.
- Category
- mourning - burial
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The rav discussed whether the delay creates a problem of halanas hameis.
Plain-English example
The rabbi discussed whether delaying the burial overnight raises a Jewish-law concern.