During ceremonies for these people in Yemen, Yemenite Jews often participated in wailing circles. In a ceremony for these people, a procession performs the “seven stops” to indicate hesitation, reciting Psalm 91 each time. These people, who are often protected by shomrim, or “watchers,” experience taharah performed by an organization called a chevra kadisha. In a ceremony called keriah, Jewish people (*) tear their clothing for these people, for whom yahrzeit candles are lit. Tachrichim are simple white “wrappings” given to these people after undergoing purification. People forgo personal hygiene, cover mirrors, and sit on low stools for seven days when sitting shiva for these people. For 10 points, Jewish people place stones rather than flowers on the graves of what people? ■END■
ANSWER: the deceased [accept equivalents such as dead people or those who have passed away]
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