Hiring Someone to Recite Kaddish in the 12th Month
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Question
A person passed away leaving behind daughters, and there is no one to recite Kaddish for him. Should someone be hired to recite Kaddish for 11 months or for 12 months?
Answer
According to the Ashkenazi custom, Kaddish is not recited in the 12th month to avoid disrespecting the deceased by implying he was among the sinners of Israel. Therefore, a daughter should not hire someone to recite Kaddish for 12 months, as it would be disrespectful to her father.
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