Shivah (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 family will begin shivah immediately after the burial, receiving guests and friends in their home to pay their respects.
- During the shivah period, the mourner is exempt from certain religious obligations to allow them to focus on their grief.
- After the funeral, the community gathered to sit shiva with the bereaved family, offering words of condolence and support.
- The traditional practices of shivah, such as covering mirrors and tearing garments, help the mourners to confront and express their emotions.
- As the shivah drew to a close, the family began to slowly re-engage with their daily routines and re-enter the world.