The rules of etiquette relating to visiting a Shiva house are designed to help the mourners deal with the pain and sorrow of their loss, and begin the slow healing process. It is important for visitors to familiarize themselves with these rules of etiquette so that they can assist, rather than disrupt, this important stage in the mourning process. Here are some of the rules: 1. Do not initiate conversation with the mourner. The mourner must initiate. This gives the mourners the option to remain silent, if that is what they feel they need to do at that moment....

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