Shiva (Judaism)
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Shiva (Judaism)
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Shiva is the week-long mourning period in Judaism for first-degree relatives. The ritual is referred to as "sitting shiva" in English. The shiva period lasts for seven days following the burial. Following the initial period of despair and lamentation immediately after the death, shiva embraces a time when individuals discuss their loss and accept the comfort of others. Its observance is a requirement for the parents, siblings, spouses, and children of the person who has died. It is not a require
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Week-long mourning period in Judaism for first-degree relatives
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva_(Judaism)
date created:
2001-12-27T23:59:29Z
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2024-09-11T04:42:39Z
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