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Mal, I hope you are well. Thanks for the info. session on Shiva. I've seen it mentioned many times and had a very general idea of what it was......
posted by
ZenMom
on March 7, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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I love how you enlighten us non jews.
Your post is always a worth while read, I always feel I have learned something.
posted by
muley12
on February 28, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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Shiva is the hebrew word for seven and it is seven days of mourning
from the day of the leviya (funeral) and also the fact that you sit shiva for seven close relatives ... mother, father, brother, sister, son,(G-d forbid) daughter,(G-d forbid) and your spouse.
You generally do not sit shiva for grandparents or grandchildren although I once knew of someone who did for his grandfather because of the closeness of the relationship and the fact that his grandfather had no children living. This young man's father was killed in one of Israel's many wars and he was the only son of his grandfather who was a holocaust survivor.
posted by
Norwood
on February 28, 2009 at 3:51 AM
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I only read because SHIVA is one of the most powerful Hindu Gods. And I mean POWERFUL!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
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We do the food for the family to help during this time of mourning as well! I think condolences however hard to make in some cases make all the difference! Love you gal and I am thinking of you during this time! sammy
posted by
sam444
on February 27, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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Here's wishing you and your family great comfort from those who visit you in these difficult days. Shabbat shalom.
posted by
elinjo
on February 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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Thank you
yes I remember now....... this custom must bring great comfort to the bereaved; many blessings and thanks
posted by
mariaki
on February 27, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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