shivahs

[US]/ˈʃɪvə/
[UK]/ˈʃɪvə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.seven-day mourning period in Judaism

Phrases & Collocations

shivah service

shivah week

shivah call

shivah customs

shivah prayer

shivah mourning

shivah candle

shivah gathering

shivah food

shivah observance

Example Sentences

we gathered to observe shivah for our beloved grandmother.

during shivah, we shared stories about the deceased.

the family appreciated the support during shivah.

it's customary to bring food when attending a shivah.

friends visited to offer condolences during shivah.

shivah is a time for reflection and mourning.

we lit candles in remembrance during shivah.

shivah lasts for seven days following the burial.

attending shivah helps the family feel supported.

we observed shivah with prayers and quiet reflection.

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