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Children's Bereavement Center

Below you will find helpful articles for expressing condolences, coping with the loss of a loved one, and planning a shiva. The resources will assist in helping you express your condolences to a loved one who may be mourning a loss according to Jewish traditions and customs.

 

Understanding Shiva

What is Grief?

In Judaism, the first period of structured mourning is shiva. The primary purpose of the shiva tradition, or "sitting shiva," is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners

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The loss of a loved one can lead us to struggle with our grief and mourning. When we understand how we grieve, we can begin to form strategies for how to cope with that grief.

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Plan a Shiva


Jewish Funeral Home Directory

Find guidelines that are tailored to assist the family and their designated shiva coordinators or personal representatives through the planning process.

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The Jewish Funeral Home Directory is a compilation of knowledgeable and well-qualified funeral homes, mortuaries, and cemeteries located throughout the United States.

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