Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- Death and Mourning
- General Questions
Question
Is there anything in the talmudic law that would permit a father to disown a son and sit Shiva for them?
Answer
There is a custom for parents to sit Shiva on a child who formally changes his faith.

How long should a rabbi wait after his wife’s death?
Rabbi David Sperling | Shevat 2, 5774

non Jewish person at Jewish funeral
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Sivan 30, 5785

Aliyah for Onen
Various Rabbis | 6 Shevat 5764




