Upon Receiving News of The Passing
Upon receiving the news of the passing, the following blessing is recited:
ברוך אתה ה' א‑לוהינו מלך העולם, דיין האמת.- Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha'olam, dayan ha-emet.
- Translation: "Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, the True Judge."
There is also a custom of rending one's clothes at the moment one hears news of a passing.
Orthodox men will cut the lapel of their suit on the left side, over the heart. Non-orthodox practice may be to cut a necktie or to wear a button with a torn black ribbon.
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