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SITTING SHIVA
WHEN AN IMMEDIATE MEMBER OF A JEWISH FAMILY DIES THE RELATIVES SIT
ON SMALL STOOLS FOR ONE WEEK.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SITTING SHIVA AND DURING THIS TIME FRIENDS COME TO THE
HOME AND PAY THEIR CONDOLENCES.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1950