In Judaism, after the burial of a deceased individual, family members enter an intense 7-day period called _____.

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The intense 7-day period following the burial of a deceased individual in Judaism is called shiva. Option A, Chanukkah, is a holiday that celebrates the miracle of oil during the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Option B, B'Shevat, is a holiday that celebrates the new year for trees. Option D, Pesach, is a holiday that celebrates the Jewish people's liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.

In Judaism, After the Burial of a Deceased Individual, Family