SHIVAH


Meaning of SHIVAH in English

/shiv"euh/ , n. 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.

Also, shibah .

[ shibh'ah lit., seven ]

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