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Shiva is a Jewish custom of mourning a loved one after they have died. This mourning period lasts for seven days as relatives gather at the person's home and receive visitors.
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Sitting shiva is a part of the Jewish religion. This is when mourners sit low in groups to mourn the loss of their loved loves. They also sometimes cover mirrors.
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1. Delay your visit until after burial. Jewish tradition holds that before interment, the grief of the bereaved is so intense that it precludes consolation by even close friends.
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1. Observe shiva for any of seven relatives: your father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter or spouse. Other relatives may join in for some or all of the observance, but Jewish
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