This book addresses the fundamental need for structured spiritual support and communal prayer during the traditional Jewish mourning period. Rabbi Sidney Greenberg provides a curated collection of liturgical texts and meditations designed to facilitate the Minyan service within a house of mourning. The work serves as a practical resource for families and clergy seeking to maintain religious observance while navigating the immediate aftermath of loss.

This text is widely recognized as a standard resource for Jewish families observing Shiva. Practitioners and clergy frequently cite the clarity of the layout and the accessibility of the translations as key features for communal use.