Hebrew (ah-vay-LOOT) The year of mourning, which Jewish law mandates only for the death of a parent; it is considered an extension of the mitzvah to "honor your mother and your father."
IsiHebhere (ah-vay-LOOT) Unyaka wokuzila, umthetho wamaJuda oyalela kuphela ukusweleka komzali; kuthathwa njengolwandiso lwe- mitzvah "ukubeka uyihlo nonyoko."