The Kaddish
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While this article is excellent, it leaves a major gap vis-a-vis women and the recitation or rather her non-obligation to recite kaddish. Is there an article that deal with this subject and what, if anything, can a woman do to replace this time honored ritual?
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The issue of women reciting kaddish is still a matter of contention among respected rabbis today. Some will tell a woman that she can say the kaddish. Others point to the story of Rabbi Akiva--which is the basis behind the custom of granting the bereaved to say kaddish--as strong evidence that this is a male thing--otherwise, why didn't Rabbi Akiva look for any child, why just a son? They are also concerned with matters of modesty when a woman turns up every day at shul with the men. And also, what will happen to men when they know their sister can take care of it so why bother? A little understanding of male mentality will tell you where this leads to.
You can see from my article Women in the Synagogue that I would lean towards this latter opinion.
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for how long is kaddish said for a mother?
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Kaddish is said for eleven months for a mother or father.
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My wife's sister passed away at the age of 2 over twenty years ago. Is my brother in law required to say kaddish on her yartzeit? What about going to Yizkor? Both of my parents-in-law are still alive.
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thank you for your guidance
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A thorough elucidation of the Jewish laws and customs relating to death and mourning, from the moment of death to post-mourning practices and procedures.
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