shibah

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Definition

Noun 1. A period of mourning in Judaism: "Shiva" (also spelled "shibah") is the seven-day period of intense mourning observed by immediate family members (parents, children, spouses, siblings) following the burial of a close relative.

Usage
  • The noun "shiva" is used to refer to the mourning period itself.
  • It is often used in the phrase "to sit shiva," which describes the traditional practice of mourners staying at home, receiving visitors, and observing specific rituals.
  • Example:
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Advanced Usage
  • "Shiva" as a proper noun: While "shiva" is a common noun referring to the practice, it is often capitalized ("Shiva") when referring specifically to the Jewish tradition.
  • The customs of shiva: During shiva, mourners traditionally sit on low stools or the floor, cover mirrors, refrain from work and entertainment, and wear a torn garment or ribbon (kriah).
Variants and Related Words
  • Shiva (noun): The more common transliteration of the Hebrew word (שִׁבְעָה), meaning "seven." This is the standard spelling.
  • Shivah: An alternative transliteration.
  • Shibah: A less common transliteration, as in the target word.
  • Shloshim (noun): The thirty-day period of mourning that follows shiva.
  • Avelut (noun): The Hebrew term for mourning in general.
Synonyms
  • Bereavement: The state of having lost a loved one (a more general term).
  • Mourning period: A descriptive phrase for the time of grief.
Related Phrases
  • To sit shiva: The active observance of the seven-day mourning ritual.
    • Example: Friends and relatives will visit the house to comfort those who are sitting shiva.
  • To make a shiva call: To visit a house of mourning during the shiva period to offer comfort.
    • Example: It is a mitzvah (good deed) to make a shiva call.
Noun
  1. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
    • the family is sitting shiva

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