sitting shiva
The Jewish tradition where family and friends gathers at the home of the deceased or a family member and grieve over the course of a few consecutive days and evenings.
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How You Can Help At A Post-Service Reception
Many funerals are followed by receptions or gatherings, or religious events such as a shiva. While the most important thing you...

Important Etiquette Tips For Wakes, Viewings, and Visitation
Wakes, viewings, and visitations are all ways of spending time with the body of the person who died and the family of the person...

Post-Funeral Reception Etiquette
Post-funeral receptions offer guests and family members a chance to spend time together and remember the person who died in a...

An Overview Of Events Surrounding A Funeral
In many traditions, religions, and cultures it is customary to have events both before and after the funeral or memorial service...

A Guide To Shiva Etiquette
In Judaism, a religious event called shiva is held after the funeral. While shiva is primarily a religious event it is also...

Jewish Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Judaism that hold differing views, Jews commonly believe that holiness can be attained...

Guide: Shiva Resources
Shiva is the seven-day Jewish mourning period that takes place immediately after a death.

How To Plan A Jewish Funeral In 7 Steps
Planning a traditional Jewish funeral, which has so many specific rules and rituals, can feel like a daunting task if you don’t...
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