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

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The period following the burial of a deceased individual in Judaism is called shiva. It is a seven-day period of mourning where family members stay at home and receive visitors who come to offer condolences, recite prayers, and offer comfort. The word "shiva" literally means "seven" in Hebrew.

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