Info Bilingually Mourning, Shiva in Two Languages

Since the 7 Day Shiva Candle was only lit halfway through shiva for my brother, it's still burning strong. Or you can also call this pos...

Info Sitting Shiva, Showing Home Movies and Other Tips

I'm almost finished sitting shiva for my brother. Just over two hours left. Soon I'll change out of  my shiva "outfit," th...

Info Sitting Shiva is Very "Macro"

Davka, just the week that 52Frames had "Macro" for its theme/challenge my father passed away. I had a strong feeling from what I ...

Info Modern Condolence Calls, Not F2F

My Mother, Shirley Spiegelman, Z"L, 1925-2013 A great beauty to the end... My mother, and her younger sister were "shiva champs,...