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Burial and Mourning

An overview of Jewish death and mourning practices.

How Not to Comfort Mourners

The worst things to say to someone who is grieving.

Sephardic Customs During Shiva

A number of Sephardic shiva customs involve individual and communal study.

Role of the Shiva Minyan

The daily prayer services in the mourner's home offer community and connection to those facing devastating loss.

Comforting Jewish Mourners: Nihum Avelim

Respect for the deceased, kindness and concern for those who mourn.

Shiva, the First Seven Days of Mourning

Shiva is observed in the home as an intensive mourning period for close relatives.