Jewish Mourning Resources
Guides, explanations, and practical advice for navigating Jewish mourning practices — from shiva to shloshim and beyond.
📖 Foundational Guides
Shiva, Explained: The First Seven Days of Jewish Mourning
Shiva is the seven-day Jewish mourning period observed after the loss of an immediate family member. Learn what it means and how to participate.
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Foundational GuidesFinding the Right Words at a Shiva Visit
Most people freeze at the door of a shiva house. This is the short version: what to skip, what actually helps, and why your presence outweighs any perfect sentence.
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Foundational GuidesShiva Etiquette: A Complete Guide for Visitors
A practical guide to shiva etiquette: timing your visit, what to wear, what to bring, and how to show up in a way that genuinely helps.
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Foundational GuidesShloshim: The 30 Days of Mourning After Shiva
Shloshim is the 30-day mourning period that follows burial. Learn what practices are observed, what changes after shiva ends, and how to continue supporting a family.
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Foundational GuidesHow to Set Up a Shiva House
A complete checklist for organizing a shiva house: what to prepare, how to arrange the space, and how to coordinate the community for meals, minyanim, and more.
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Foundational GuidesShiva Food: What to Bring and What to Avoid
Bringing food to shiva is one of the most meaningful gestures you can make. Here's exactly what to bring, what to avoid, and how to coordinate with other community members.
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Foundational GuidesWhat Happens on Shabbat During Shiva?
Shabbat during shiva is unique — mourning practices are suspended, but the day still counts toward the seven. Here's what to know.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Gift Baskets to Send in 2026
Looking for the best kosher gift basket to send? Here are our most-loved Star-K certified dried fruit and nut gifts, with prices and the right pick for every occasion.
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Foundational GuidesWhat to Send a Jewish Family Sitting Shiva (Instead of Flowers)
Wondering what to send a family sitting shiva? Flowers are not traditional in Judaism. Here is what to send instead, and why.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Gifts for a New Baby
Celebrating a new baby? Here are the best kosher gifts to send the new parents — generous, festive, and welcome in any kosher home.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Thank-You Gifts
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Gifts Under $60
Looking for a great kosher gift that won't break the budget? Here are the best kosher gifts under $60, delivered nationwide.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Corporate & Client Gifts
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Send in 2026
Wishing someone a sweet new year? Here are the best kosher Rosh Hashanah gifts — Star-K certified dried fruit and nut baskets, with the right pick for family, hosts, and clients.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Kosher Get-Well Gifts (Refuah Shleimah)
Wishing someone a refuah shleimah? Here are the best kosher get-well gifts — wholesome, Star-K certified dried fruit and nut baskets that are easy to share and welcome in any home.
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Foundational GuidesKosher Purim Gifts & Mishloach Manot Ideas for 2026
Sending mishloach manot or a Purim gift? Here are kosher, Star-K certified dried fruit and sweet gifts that travel well and delight friends, family, and clients.
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Foundational GuidesThe Best Dried Fruit Gift Baskets to Send in 2026
Looking for a premium dried fruit gift basket? Here are our best dried fruit and nut gifts by size and occasion, all kosher certified and shipped fresh with free shipping.
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Foundational GuidesPlanting a Tree in Israel as a Gift: A Complete Guide
Planting a tree in Israel is a lasting, meaningful gift for a shiva, yahrzeit, simcha, or any honor. Here is how it works and when to give one — each tree comes with a personalized certificate.
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❓ Laws & Q&A
Shiva Laws and Customs: Your Complete Q&A
A comprehensive Q&A on the halachic laws and customs of shiva — covering the five prohibitions, keriah, the first meal, mirrors, low chairs, and more.
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Laws & Q&AKaddish: What It Is, When to Say It, and Why It Matters
Kaddish is Judaism's most famous mourner's prayer — yet it contains no mention of death. Here's what it is, who says it, for how long, and what it means.
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Laws & Q&ANon-Jewish Visitors at a Shiva: What You Need to Know
If you've been invited to a shiva and you're not Jewish, you may have questions about what to expect. This guide walks you through everything with warmth and clarity.
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Laws & Q&AJewish Mourning Timeline: From Death to Yahrzeit
Jewish mourning is structured in stages — each with its own name, duration, and set of practices. Here is the full timeline from the moment of death through the annual yahrzeit.
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🤝 Community & Coordination
What Is Mishna Learning and Why Do We Do It After Someone Dies?
Mishnayos learning after a death is one of Judaism's most powerful expressions of love and honor for the departed. Here's what it means and how to participate.
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Community & CoordinationHow to Coordinate a Minyan for Shiva
Ensuring a minyan at a shiva house for the full seven days requires coordination. Here's how to organize davening times and get the community involved.
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Community & CoordinationVirtual Shiva: How to Run One Online
When family is far away or a large in-person gathering isn't possible, a virtual shiva allows the community to show up meaningfully from anywhere in the world.
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