Jews have a grief custom called shiva. The word literally means “seven” and you’re probably familiar with the basic idea: a process where the bereaved move through a cycle of lament, in order to be restored. In the case of shiva (or sitting shiva), this is meant to help people who have lost a loved one properly deal with their mourning, gently guiding t…
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