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A healthy guide to sitting shiva: Navigating death and loss in these unprecedented times

Since Oct. 7, we have dealt with more loss than we ever thought possible, alongside normal life-cycle events. Clinical psychologist Batya Ludman discusses how we can help in the grieving process.

  • Shiva is a seven-day Jewish mourning period for the deceased.
  • Mourners sit shiva and receive visitors, except on Shabbat.
  • Visiting mourners during shiva can be awkward but appreciated.

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