What happens after the funeral and/or graveside rituals are done? Jewish funeral traditions dictate mourners return home to engage in Shiva, a specified time of seclusion. Learn what's involved in sitting Shiva, and the basic rules of etiquette involved in making a Shiva call.
Each year, Yahrzeit provides mourners with dedicated time to honor the memory of a deceased family member through prayer, synagogue observances, charitable giving, fasting, the lighting of candles, and Torah study. We invite you to learn more about the ages-old Jewish tradition of Yahrzeit.