Upon death, the body is washed and prepared for burial. In the days before the funeral, the body is not left alone. Shiva is the first seven days of mourning after the burial. Some Jews ...

Read on to learn more about Victorian fashion rules regarding death and mourning ... inspired a trend for more complex and elaborate mourning rituals for families – or mostly, widows.

My project on ritual mourning in the Second Temple period produced a number of studies of ancient Jewish and Christian Prayers. Harkins, Angela Kim. Experiencing Presence in the Second Temple Period: ...