Skip to Search Skip to Content Skip to Footer

shiva

Advertisement

Pronounced: SHI-vuh (short i), Origin: Hebrew, seven days of mourning after a funeral, when the mourner stays at home and observes various rituals.

Advertisement

Discover More

Tractate Avodah Zarah

Avodah Zarah 36

Lubricant.

Beliefs & Practices

Should Jews Celebrate Mother’s Day?

Celebrating moms is a Jewish thing to do.

What Color Is Your Tzitzit?

A lost ancient tradition reborn in modern times.

Skip to Banner / Top Skip to Search Skip to Content