sat shiva
Observed Jewish mourning
Sat shiva is the past tense of "sit shiva," referring to the Jewish mourning practice observed after the death of a close relative.
The mourning period traditionally lasts seven days, during which family members stay home and receive visitors offering condolences: We sat shiva for my grandmother last week.
The practice involves specific rituals—covering mirrors, sitting on low chairs, and refraining from work.
- wakePath left in water
- covering mirrorsConcealing reflective surfaces
- vigilPurposeful nighttime wakefulness
- yahrzeitAnnual death anniversary observance
- prayerAddress to deity
house of mourning · consolation · community gathering · empathy · funeral rites · family bonds · comfort food · blessings · eulogy · emotional resilience · condolence call · paying respects · burial · memorial service · spiritual reflection · seven days · storytelling · psalms
sat shivacelebrated
Widely known and praised
rejoiced · made merry · toasted · feasted · reveled