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- ShabbatThe Jewish sabbath. It begins at sunset Friday evening and lasts through sunset Saturday.
- ShechinahOne of the central feminine aspects of God.
- ShemaThe first word of the Jewish affirmation, "Hear oh Israel, The Lord is Our God, The Lord is One."
- shivaThe first seven days of mourning following burial. Literally, the number “7”.
- shiva minyanA Jewish quorum (10 adults) in the home of a mourner for communal prayers. Sometimes this term is used for the prayer service in the home of a mourner.
- shiva minyanimThe plural of shiva minyan, a Jewish quorum (10 adults) in the home of a mourner for communal prayers. Sometimes this term is used for the prayer services in the home of a mourner.
- shloshimThirty days of mourning following burial. Literally, the number “30”.
- shmirahThe ritual act of "guarding" (sitting with, accompanying) the dead between death and burial.
- shomerA “guard” or protector, someone who accompanies (sits with) the dead between death and burial. (Shomer is masculine, shomeret is feminine.)
- shomrimPlural of shomer, a person who sits with the dead between death and burial.
- sovevA sheet-like drape wrapped around a prepared body as it is placed into a casket.