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Do you sit shiva on Tisha B'Av?

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Yes you do. However, usually a mourner does not go to the synagogue during the shiva, but has a separate service in his home. On Tisha B'Av, since all of Jewry is in mourning, the mourner attends the synagogue service together with everyone else.

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How long do you sit shiva?
For the first 7 days after the funeral. However, shiva may be cut short due to Shabbat and/or Jewish holidays.
When is Tisha B'av in 2008?
Tisha B'Av in 2008 will be on August 10th.
Why do Orthodox Jews sit shiva?
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When does tisha b'av end?
Tisha B'Av begins at sunset and ends at nightfall the next day.
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