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
converts
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch | Kislev 24, 5782
Conversion of amalek
Rabbi Moshe Kaplan | 3 Shevat 5763
Converts/Women in positions of authority
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 15 Adar 5767
