- Family and Society
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Shiva for Gentile Relatives
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis
18 Tammuz 5764
Question
Does a convert sit shiva for gentile relatives?
Answer
Strictly speaking by Halacha there is no obligation to, but if it will bring you comfort and your biological parent some consolation it is permissible, even Kaddish can be recited for the parent.
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