Shivah
noun, Judaism.
1.
the mourning period, following the funeral and lasting traditionally for seven days, observed by Jews for a deceased parent, sibling, child, or spouse.
2.
sit shivah, to observe this period.
noun (Judaism)
1.
the period of formal mourning lasting seven days from the funeral during which the mourner stays indoors and sits on a low stool
2.
sit shivah, to mourn
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