On Tue, 19 Mar 2002, Mark W. James wrote:

> Ralph,
> What is the significance in the Jewish faith of leaving a rock on the
> headstone.  Someone once told me that it was indication that the grave was
> being visited.  Is there anymore to it?
> Mark

I once asked our rabbi about this, and he replied more or less as above.

                                   Larry

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