Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- The Nation of Israel
- Conversion
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.
All the best

tzadikim - non jewish
Rabbi David Sperling | Tevet 6, 5782

Converts/Women in positions of authority
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 15 Adar 5767

False teeth during conversion
Various Rabbis | 24 Adar 5767





