What is the phrase, “Sitting Shiva” all about?
Sitting Shiva (שבעה “seven”) is a week-long Jewish mourning ritual during which family, friends and neighbors traditionally gather in one home and receive visitors. In this short informational video Jana explains her experience sitting shiva and how she found comfort in many Jewish bereavement rituals when her father passed away.
Read MoreThis particular video on the concepts surrounding the Jewish mourning ritual of sitting shiva is part of a larger series exploring the basics of Jewish Lifecycles. Jewish tradition is often specific. There are a myriad of Jewish subcultures and people, and the conversations in this series explores the array of choices people make in interpreting ritual today. Learn more about Jewish Wedding traditions, Jewish Mourning Traditions and Jewish Baby Traditions.
This project was made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of its Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
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