Shalom Rocks Traditional Geocache
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Recently I have been visiting a lot of cemeteries. It all started with the Cemetery Challenge cache by Tabbikat, over in Delaware. I’ve always been interested in these sorts of places especially if there are older or unique headstones.
While driving Bubba to camp every day for two weeks I passed by the Beth Abraham Memorial Park. Well, you know I just had to pull in and take a peek one day. I was captivated as I strolled around noticing some of the special inscriptions I found here. When I arrived at the gazebo I spotted something I have never seen before and decided right then and there to share it with you.
The cache container is a "flattie." You will need to bring your own writing instrument. Look heavenward to find this one. There is no need to look in or bother with the bushes, flowers or landscaping at all. You definitely do NOT need to move or touch any rocks! As always please be very respectful of the area.
If you have the time, take a few minutes to walk the grounds and note some of the beautiful monuments. There is a link below and at the top of the page for more information.
The Origins of Leaving A Visitation Stone
One of the most common Jewish cemetery customs is to leave a small stone at the grave of a loved one after visiting. The origin of this custom began long ago, when the deceased was not placed in a casket, but rather the body would be placed in the ground, covered with dirt.
Large stones would then be placed atop the gravesite, preventing wild animals from digging up the remains. Over time, individuals would go back to the gravesite and continue to place stones, ensuring the security of the site and as a way to positively remember where the loved one was buried.
As time passed on, and carved monuments became the preferred memorial, the custom of leaving a visitation stone became a symbolic gesture–a way for the visitor to say to the loved one, “I remember you…..”.
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