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Leaving a stone
From:
Lawrence Kestenbaum <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Tricia vs. Julie!! Rosie is gay! Travertine falling! When will it stop??" <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 16:28:32 -0500
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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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Lawrence Kestenbaum, [log in to unmask]
Washtenaw County Commissioner, 4th District
The Political Graveyard, http://politicalgraveyard.com
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2563, Ann Arbor MI 48106

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