Tachrichim are traditional, simple, white burial garments which are comprised of the following items.
mitznephet | head covering | Assembly Instructions |
michnasayim | pants | Assembly Instructions |
k'tonet | shirt | Assembly Instructions |
kittel | jacket | Assembly Instructions |
avnet | belt | A simple muslin strip |
tallit | prayer shawls | These can be provided by the family, donated by the community or purchased. |
sovev | sheet | A 90" x 90" unfinished piece of muslin. |
drawstring bag | Video Instructions |
We fold and place each of the above items in a sealed plastic bag. Each of these bags is labeled with an identification sticker which can be downloaded here. All completed sets are then placed in a larger sealed plastic bag with the following insert. We also include a small empty bag with the completed sets to hold all solid materials used in preparing the body for burial.