Supporting Families In Mourning With Healing Preserve Memories In Their Time Of Need
A compassionate platform to honor loved ones, organize funeral & memorial gatherings, & provide support
Create Shivah Event
We Take Care of the Details, So You Can Focus on Healing
Simplified Planning
Share essential information about funeral services, mourning period dates, times, and locations in one centralized place.
Community Support
Allow friends and family to offer support through deliveries, gifts, and personal messages of condolence.
Preserve Memories
Create a digital memorial space where loved ones can share photos and memories to honor the departed.
About Shivah
Shivah is the Jewish period of mourning observed for seven days after the burial of a close relative. During this time, the family stays at home and receives visitors who offer comfort and support.
- Purpose
- Duration
- Traditions
- The Shivah Home
- Showing Support
Purpose
Shivah, meaning "seven" in Hebrew, is a sacred time of reflection and mourning. It creates space for the bereaved to grieve, honor the deceased, and begin healing with the support of family, friends, and community. The ritual is both an emotional outlet and a spiritual journey—providing structure during one of life's most unstructured moments.
Duration
Shivah traditionally lasts for seven days, starting immediately after the funeral. This period may be shortened due to Jewish holidays, or adapted based on individual needs. Shabbat (the Sabbath) occurs during shivah but is not a time of public mourning—though it still counts as part of the seven days.
Traditions
During shivah, mourners often sit on low stools, mirrors are covered, and mourners wear a torn ribbon or garment as a symbol of grief (keriah). Leather shoes are avoided, and visitors come to offer comfort—not conversation, unless invited. Daily prayer services are held at the home so that mourners can recite Kaddish, the traditional mourner's prayer.
The Shivah Home
The home becomes a sacred space for comfort and connection. It is not just a place for mourning, but for storytelling, memory-sharing, and spiritual presence. Visitors bring food, presence, and gentle words. It is a temporary sanctuary where grief is witnessed, not hidden.
Supporting the Mourner
The mitzvah (commandment) of comforting the bereaved (nichum aveilim) is central to shivah. Friends and family provide meals, sit in silence, listen, or share stories—all on the mourner's terms. Sometimes just being there, without words, is the greatest gift. This shared presence reminds mourners they are not alone.
