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Open Shiva Circle Platform

Here’s What to Expect: 

  • Before you start creating your shiva events, we recommend having the following information handy: 

    • The dates, times, and locations for shiva as well as the maximum number of people the space can accommodate 

    • The family’s dietary needs

    • A list of ways people can help the mourners such as by bringing food or items like chairs 

    • Links to the obituary, charitable contributions, MealTrain, and a Zoom link, if you will be hosting a virtual gathering 

  • If you are the mourner, we recommend having a friend or relative help you by creating a Shiva Circle account under their email and serving as the point person

    • That way, they can manage any notifications and keep in touch with shiva callers

  • Account creation is required to create a shiva event on the platform, and also for shiva callers to RSVP/volunteer for items and help

  • As you enter shiva details, select the “Copy” feature if the information will be the same for each shiva event

  • Use the “Add a Day” feature and name each shiva event with the family’s name and the day of the week such as: Leonard Cohen Shiva Tuesday 

  • Include all the ways people can help during shiva before you finish. Items cannot be added or removed once the event has been published

  • Events do not save automatically. Select “Save as Draft” if you need to step away and finish creating your shiva events later

    • Do not hit your browser’s back button while creating your shiva events as details will not be saved 

  • After entering all of the shiva details, select “Publish All Days” 

    • This step is required to save all details and allow people to RSVP  

  • To invite people, click the green “Share or Manage Shiva Details” button and select “Invite Others” to email potential shiva callers or generate a link or QR code you can send directly

    • Please note that people will receive a separate email for each day of shiva they are invited to attend

    • Hosts will automatically receive an email when someone RSVPs

  • If you need additional support, reach out to us at hello@shivacircle.org