Religious/Cultural Traditions
Shiva Etiquette: A guide to making a shiva call
What is Shiva? Shiva or "sitting shiva" is the act of consoling a Jewish family who has just lost a loved one. You can learn more about shiva here in Shiva 101. We spoke with Sharon Rosen, founder of ShivaConnect to provide us additional insight on the topic on how ...
Continue ReadingShiva 101 - A Simple Guide to Shiva Practices
Funeral and mourning rituals and traditions vary greatly between different cultures and religions. Today we are taking a look at the Jewish mourning tradition of "sitting shiva". To help us understand what this means and what we can do as mourners or supporters of mourners, we have consulted with "The ...
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