What is a kaphering?

Answer 1

A "kaphering" typically refers to a Jewish mourning practice, particularly related to the ritual of covering or hiding mirrors in the home during the mourning period. It symbolizes the mourner's focus on grief rather than vanity and helps create an environment conducive to mourning. The practice is part of the broader customs observed during the Shiva period, the seven days of mourning following a loved one's death.