Shibah (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; "the family is sitting shiva".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The community came together to support the family during their shiva, offering comfort and shared stories of the deceased.
- Following the funeral, the mourners returned to the family's home to begin the traditional seven days of shiva.
- The rabbi led the evening prayers during the shiva, guiding the mourners through the prayer book and offering words of solace.
- During the shiva, friends and family took turns sitting with the bereaved, sharing memories and keeping them company.
- The family's home was filled with the sounds of quiet conversation and mourning as they observed their shiva.