Yeshivish glossary term
levayas hameis
לוית המת
Meaning
- accompanying the deceased to burial
- funeral escort
Alternate spellings
levayat hameit
Usage and context
The mitzvah or act of accompanying the deceased, broader than merely attending a funeral service.
- Category
- mourning - funeral
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Levayas hameis is considered a major chesed.
Plain-English example
Accompanying the deceased to burial is considered an important act of kindness.