Kaddish for a Father Who Left the Faith
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Question
If a father was Haredi and, unfortunately, left the faith, should his son say Kaddish for him after his death?
Answer
One should say Kaddish for him for twelve months. If in the synagogue where one prays, it is customary that several mourners do not say Kaddish together, the mourner whose father observed the commandments has precedence in saying Kaddish. Unless he was killed by non-Jews, as his death serves as atonement.
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