Shiva: Guide To Jewish Funerals and Mourning Rituals
Editorial | We’re going to have to show up without showing up
I paid a shiva call Friday morning. It was the most natural thing I could think of to do, the right thing, the only thing.
As many as 100 shiva attendees exposed to coronavirus in Maryland
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said the interactions were “concerning” and that anyone who was at the event should watch for symptoms.
What to bring to a shiva call
It can be daunting to make a shiva call, or visit a family in mourning. But the most helpful thing you can do is bring an edible and comforting gift.
How to light a Yahrzeit Candle
A comprehensive guide to one of Judaism’s most important mourning rituals.
Biden Fundraising Letter Features Rabbi’s Story About Senator Making Shiva Call
The elderly woman who passed away had donated $18 to Biden each time he ran for Senate.
Dead On: 10 Times Movies Got Jewish Funerals And Shivas Right
Hollywood loves a good Jewish death scene.
The Forward Guide To Sitting Shiva
In Judaism, mourning the dead involves sitting on a low, uncomfortable chair for seven days.
An Etiquette Guide To Paying A Shiva Call
How to act, what to say, what to wear.
Top Four Myths Around Jewish Mourning
You’d be surprised by how many things you thought were ‘must’s at Jewish funerals and shivas — really aren’t.
Jewish Death And Mourning? There’s An App For That
What happens to one’s email and Facebook passwords, after death?
