Jewish mourning customs

Jewish mourning customs, known as "shivah," involve several stages to honor the deceased. After a death, family members observe shivah for seven days, staying at home, receiving visitors, and refraining from work and traditional activities. They light a memorial candle and cover mirrors as a sign of mourning. Reciting the Kaddish, a prayer for the deceased, is essential during this time. Following shivah, there's a period called "shaloshim" (thirty days) and then the "year of mourning" for parents, during which additional customs are observed, including commemorating anniversaries with special prayers and rituals.