What does is mean to "sit shiva"?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It is the Jewish version of a wake. This takes place after the funeral, when you go and pay your respects to the family of the deceased. You will see the mirrors covered as the mourners are not support to have "comfort" or be "Vein" during their time of grief. They will also not be sitting on cushions and will have a piece of clothing torn. usually you visit for a brief time, but you can stay as long as you like. Just try to avoid mealtimes as this is a time the family usually likes to be alone. Many shivas also have a "prayer session" at sundown where you can't really do much socializing so try to visit at another time if possible. I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 3

according to jewish law, after a loved one dies, the family sits shiva. it lasts 7 days. the people sitting shiva usually open their house(s) to people to talk about the person who died...

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It's a Jewish practice (like a Christian wake) where 7 members of the family sit with the dead body . You do some other things too, cover the mirrors, etc.


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Answer 6

its a period of mourning that lasts for a week after a close relative has died. shiva means seven.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitting_Shiva

Answer 7

I believe it means to stay with the dead body of a Jewish person until the burial.

Answer 8

You go to someone's house when someone dies to help them out and to comfort them. I think it is a Yiddish or Hebrew word.

Answer 9

I am not sure...but try to say it real fast 10 or 20 times

Answer 10

A Jewish custom for mourning the dead.