Why Do Families Place Pebbles On The Headstones Of Jewish Graves?
I've often seen in movies that family members leave pebbles on the headstones of Jewish grave sites. Is there a special significance? Why not flowers?
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Here is a page to explain the ritual of leaving small stones at a jewish burial site. You will have to read towards the bottom of the page. Www.jewishfunerals.com/html/mourning.html#10
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