How Do You Observe The Jewish Laws Of Mourning?
Jewish mourning involves various laws and customs which help mourners deal with their grief and show respect to their deceased loved ones. There are three stages that comprise the process of Jewish mourning: Shiva, Shloshim and the One-Year period. The various stages are intended to ease the mourner gradually back to everyday life by guiding him or her through one of life’s most painful ordeals. Remain in the house of mourning for seven days if you have lost a parent, sibling, spouse or child. The house of mourning should be where the deceased used to live. Sit on cushions or low stools, since it is not permitted to sit on a regular chair during this time. Let others do work such as cooking, cleaning and other tasks. You should be focused on your loss. Being busy will cause distractions, and you will end up repressing your emotions, which is not healthy. Cover mirrors with a cloth. This is a custom in a house of Jewish mourning and represents the indifference toward external appearance
